India on the ropes as Australia sniff Sydney victory
The tourists face a long day batting on a deteriorating wicket if they are to avoid going 2-1 down in the series
10 January 2021 - 20:01
Sydney — India were 98/2 in their desperate rearguard action at the close of play on the fourth day of the third Test on Sunday, still 308 runs behind Australia and a full day’s batting away from saving the match.
Openers Shubman Gill (31) and Rohit Sharma (52) were winkled out by the Australian pace attack in the final session, leaving Cheteshwar Pujara, who had scored nine not out, and skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who was unbeaten on four, to continue the fight...
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