Listen: India dig in after Australia dismiss Kohli cheaply again

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2 January 2025 at 11:14 pm·1-min read

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India 107-4 at tea as Pant and Jadeja dig in
Kohli (17) caught behind off Boland; Rahul (4), Jaiswal (10), Gill (20) out before lunch
India captain Rohit "opts to rest" and is replaced by Gill, while bowler Krishna also plays for tourists
All-rounder Webster makes Australia debut in place of Marsh
Fifth Test, day one, Sydney - series level at 1-1
India must win to retain hopes of reaching World Test Championship
Victory would secure Australia's place v South Africa at Lord's in June

Listen: India dig in after Australia dismiss Kohli cheaply again

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