Jasprit Bumrah breaks numerous records, Tim Paine trolls Rishabh Pant, and more - Cricket News Today, December 28 2018

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It was a fascinating day of play today at the MCG in Melbourne in the third Test between Australia and India as 15 wickets well throughout the day. The pitch, which was thought to be a batting paradise, had everything in it for the bowlers today.

The Indian side, led by Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket haul, ripped apart the Australian batting line-up, bowling them out for 151. With India having a 292 run lead, Virat Kohli surprised everyone not enforcing the follow-on. The Indian openers began well but a brilliant spell of bowling by Pat Cummins saw him remove the top order, thus leaving India at 54-5 at the end of the day, 346 runs ahead of Australia.

In other news, South Africa achieved an easy victory over Pakistan and New Zealand are on their way to achieve a huge victory against Sri Lanka.

Having said that, let's take a look at the top news from today:

#1 Jasprit Bumrah breaks numerous records after phenomenal display with the ball

Jasprit Bumrah was the star of India's bowling line-up against the Aussies, picking up 6 wickets in the first innings and bowling them out for 151.

By doing so, he broke the record of the most Test wickets by an Indian in his debut year, with 45 wickets to his name. He is currently fourth on the all-time list with Steven Finn(46 wickets in 2010), Curtly Ambrose(49 wickets in 1988), and Terry Alderman(54 wickets in 1981) ahead of him. He will have the chance to move ahead of Ambrose if he picks up another fifer in the second innings.

Bumrah also became the first Asian bowler to pick up a five-wicket haul in Australia, South Africa, and England in the same year.

#2 Mickey Arthur reprimanded for dissent against TV umpire

Mickey Arthur

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur was reprimanded by the ICC after showing dissent at the TV umpire's decision against South African batsman Dean Elgar.

Elgar edged a Shaheen Afridi delivery to first slip in the second innings when the Proteas were 16-1, chasing 149 for victory. The on-field soft signal was out but the decision was reversed by the TV umpire Joel Wilson.

Arthur then stormed into the TV umpire's room and showed dissent. He was given a warning by the ICC and docked a demerit point.

"Arthur...entered the TV umpire's room and showed dissent at Mr Wilson's decision by first questioning him and then storming out of the room," an ICC statement read.

"After the match, the Pakistan coach admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee David Boon. As such, there was no need for a formal hearing."

#3 MCG fans evicted after racial taunts at Indians

The fans at the MCG

A section of the fans present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the ongoing Test between Australia and India were evicted from the stadium after racial taunts at the Indian players.

Chants of "show us your visa" were constantly heard and the fans were warned on a few occasions before being evicted.

A clause in the terms and conditions of the tickets purchased by the fans clearly stated that they would be evicted in case of any racial slurs or taunts.

"Victoria Police and MCG stadium security monitored the behaviour of the crowd in a section of the stadium today and evicted several fans for inappropriate behaviour. They will continue to monitor the area for remaining days of the Test", a spokesperson from Cricket Australia was quoted as saying.

#4 Tim Paine's hilarious conversation with Rishabh Pant

Paine and Pant

Tim Paine continued to be extremely vocal behind the stumps, trying to rattle the Indian batsmen. This time, he had a go at Rishabh Pant when India had lost 5 wickets in the second innings.

"Tell you what, big MS is back in the one-day squad, we might get him (Pant) down to the Hurricanes, this bloke. We need a batter," he said to Pant.

"Beautiful town Hobart, too. We'll get you a nice apartment on the waterfront. We'll have him over for dinner. Can you babysit? I'll take the wife to the movies one night, you'll look after the kids," Paine was heard saying on the stump mic.

Pant tried to have a go at Nathan Lyon the very next delivery but ended up getting a single only. He is still at the crease along with Mayank Agarwal.

#5 Sarfraz Ahmed and Faf du Plessis create an unwanted record

The two captains

South African captain Faf du Plessis and Pakistani captain Sarfraz Ahmed created an unwanted record in the first Test held at Centurion.

Both the batsmen bagged a pair in the Test. They failed to get off the mark in both the innings and were dismissed for a duck. This was the first ever instance in the history of the sport that the two opposing captains bagged a pair.

South Africa defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets, chasing down the 149 run target with ease.