India vs Australia 4th test: Day 2 live scores, highlights, analysis and talking points

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Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green resumed day two at the crease after a stellar batting performance on the opening day of the fourth test at Ahmedabad.

Green was left on 49 not out overnight, but quickly added a half century to his stats sheet while Khawaja hits the 150 mark.

India are throwing everything at the Aussies but are unable to get a breakthrough.

The Sporting News had all the live scores, analysis and talking points throughout the day’s play below.

India vs Australia 4th Test live scores

AUSTRALIA (1st Innings)

362/4

Cameron Green 105* (151)

Usman Khawaja 155* (362)

INDIA (1st Innings)

India vs Australia Day 2 talking points and analysis

Green’s maiden tonne one to remember

Cameron Green has reached heights he has never before, scoring the elusive 100 runs in a test match, topping his 84 at the SCG in 2021.

Green – who’s been the Robin to Khawaja’s Batman in the fourth test – rushed to the century off 146 balls, playing brilliantly through the covers across the opening two days.

After making seven 50s, the 23-year-old finally broke through and deservedly so.

Green came in when Australia were 4/170 and has carried them to a strong total of 350 and counting with Khawaja at the other end.

Onya CAMERON!

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— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) March 10, 2023

Khawaja hits another milestone

Khawaja’s innings continues to get better and better as he reaches the 150-run mark.

Well played Uzzie!

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— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) March 10, 2023

It was an emotional century for the veteran opener who has battled for his spot in the side over the past decade, especially overseas.

However, Khawaja has put all doubters and silencers to bed, helping set up the Aussies in the last test of the India tour.

World rallies around Australian cricket captain Cummins

Australian test captain Patrick Cummins had to return home following some distressing family news.

It is with a heavy heart that Cummins and his family revealed the sad passing of his mother, Maria.

Cricket Australia has confirmed that Maria Cummins passed away overnight. The Australian Test side will wear black armbands today in her honour.

Our thoughts are with Pat and the Cummins family.

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— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) March 10, 2023

As a touching tribute to the nation’s captain, the Australian Cricket team issued the following statement:

“We are deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Cummins overnight. On behalf of Australian Cricket, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins family and their friends. “The Australian Men’s team will today wear black armbands as a mark of respect.”

Our deepest condolences to Pat and the Cummins family, our thoughts are with you with all during this time. pic.twitter.com/mAOpW9ReUk

— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) March 10, 2023

The cricketing world showed their support for Cummins and their family.

Pat Cummins’ mother Maria Cummins has passed away overnight

Australian players will wear black armbands against India today

Condolences to you and your family, @patcummins30 pic.twitter.com/aZ2ovNfHsF

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 10, 2023

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— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) March 10, 2023

On behalf of Indian Cricket, we express our sadness at the passing away of Pat Cummins mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family in this difficult period ????

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 10, 2023

India vs Australia 4th Test confirmed lineups

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj