While the whole batting unit faltered, the spotlight fell firmly on seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose lean patches in recent times have become a matter of concern.
Australia's Test against Afghanistan is likely to be postponed until it is clearer what impact the takeover by the Taliban will have on sport in the country, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said.
'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'
Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.
India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings
Marsh's fitness has been a major concern for the hosts in the lead up to the pink ball Test, starting Friday.
Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee
'She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.' 'I take pride in performing for the country. Feels amazing, the fact that she's here makes it more special.'
Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains
Mumbai boys made a cool statement in Melbourne as Sarfaraz Khan posed alongside Skipper Rohit Sharma.
Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise Jaiswal's dismissal.
India surpassed that mark when Richa Ghosh hammered a four in the first ball of the 109th over bowled by Annerie Dercksen.
While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.
Adam Gilchrist has called upon the struggling Marnus Labuschagne to stop overthinking his approach and advised him to bat more freely in the second Test against India.
'(Bumrah) is so unique, and that's with any of the bowlers, really. Every (batter) picks up different cues and goes about it in a different way.'
Prem Panicker previews the day-night Test at Adelaide.
India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17.
On previous tours Down Under, India have twice played opening Tests in November. India lost both those Tests, both at the Gabba in Brisbane.
'Unique action, and it's a little bit tricky to pick up some cues.'
Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar voiced his support for Kohli, expressing confidence in the batter's ability to make a strong comeback thanks to his fitness.
An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.
The upcoming three-match series, starting December 14, is part of the World Test Championship.
'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making his Test debut.'
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of making history after he went level with former spinner Bishan Singh Bedi for most wickets in an overseas Test series for India.
Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities and reckons the peerless fast bowler will succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian team
Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.
Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the Perth opener by 295 runs.
'We have nothing but respect for every Indian cricketer who takes the field on Friday'
Despite the heavy defeat, Australia are unlikely to make wholesale changes to their playing eleven and have retained the same squad for the Adelaide fixture.
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"One stat stands out: 375,000 people coming through the gates in that Melbourne Test match, beating the record set 90 years ago of 350,000," Shastri said.
Former India batter Ajay Jadeja defended head coach Gautam Gambhir from the criticism he has received following the 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand.
The Indian team is brave and supremely confident in its ability to win from any situation, said England's all-time great Alastair Cook.
Virat, a player often hyped and celebrated on Australian soil, generates headlines, catchy articles and massive viewership numbers whenever he lands Down Under.
Australia's capitulation in Perth triggered damning assessments of the team's performance in home media.
At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.
'The real problem for Shaheen Afridi is the pressure of being the spearhead of this Pakistan attack and without much real support at the other end when it comes to pace, genuine pace.'
The iconic MCG won't have the bounce of Perth or the seam movement of Gabba but it will still be pace-friendly with 6mm of grass covering
India decided against playing a match against an Australian domestic side in the run up to the five-match Test series, starting in Perth from November 22
Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series
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