On Day 4 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s gesture towards Mohammed Siraj went viral. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Kohli actively engaged on the field, helping the bowlers with their strategies and even encouraging Indian fans to support Siraj. When Kohli gestured to Siraj, the crowd, which had been chanting Virat’s name, instantly began shouting “DSP, DSP.” Siraj earned the nickname “DSP” after he was appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police.
The resilient Australian lower order led the team to a commanding 333-run lead on Sunday, setting up an exciting finale for the Boxing Day Test. Prior to this, Jasprit Bumrah had mesmerized the hosts with a brilliant bowling performance.India captain Rohit Sharma was slightly frustrated when Australia was at 156 for 8 at one point, but by the end of the fourth day, Australia finished with 228 for 9.
Australia’s number 8, 10, and 11 batsmen faced nearly 35 overs, and if India does not perform exceptionally well while batting on a pitch that has remained consistent for all four days, the match could hinge on their performance.In the first two sessions, Bumrah (4 wickets for 53 runs in 17 overs) was impressive, finding a strong ally in Mohammed Siraj (3 wickets for 66 runs in 22 overs) when the momentum suddenly shifted in India’s favor.Bumrah concluded the day with a milestone of 200 Test wickets at an impressive average of 19.56, and he proved to be nearly unplayable for the majority of the second innings.
