[Watch] Rohit Sharma fumes in frustration after Yashasvi Jaiswal drops another catch in BGT 2024-25 4th Test

India captain Rohit Sharma looked dejected as Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped the prized catch of Marnus Labuschagne on Day 4 (Sunday, December 29) of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne. Rohit threw his hands in agony after Jaiswal dropped an easy catch off Akash Deep.

The incident came in the 40th over of Australia’s second innings. Labuschagne played a late cut, straight to gully but Jaiswal couldn’t get hold of the ball. Virat Kohli had an outside chance of completing the catch if Jaiswal directed it toward the slip cordon.

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This was the second instance where Jaiswal dropped a catch on the same day. He also dropped Usman Khawaja on the score of 2. Luckily, the Aussie opener didn’t last too long, departing for 21 runs.

Later, Jaiswal also missed a half-chance against Pat Cummins at silly mid-off, drawing another sharp reaction from Rohit.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal puts down a big chance as Marnus Labuschagne dominates India on Day 4

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s drop proved costly for India as Marnus Labuschagne dominated India on Day 4.

At the time of writing, Australia were 135/6, with Labuschagne (65 off 118) and Cummins (21 off 40) at the crease. The duo have put on a 44-run partnership for the seventh wicket. The Aussies have extended their second innings lead to 240 runs. Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker for the tourists, returning with four wickets so far.

Earlier in the day, India were bundled out for 369, giving away a 105-run first-innings lead to Australia. Cummins, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon bagged three wickets apiece. Nitish Kumar Reddy starred with the bat, scoring 114 off 189 deliveries. Jaiswal and Washington Sundar chipped in with 82 and 50, respectively.

Batting first, Australia posted 474. Steve Smith top scored with 140 off 197 while the top three contributed with half-centuries. Cummins also played a handy knock of 49 runs. Bumrah starred with the ball, returning with four wickets.

The five-game series is tied at 1-1 after India and Australia won the first and second Tests by 295 runs and 10 wickets in Perth and Adelaide, respectively. The third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw due to rain interruptions.

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