Murali Vijay (153) cracked his second successive century before Bhuvneshwar Kumar quickly snapped up three Australian wickets to raise hopes of an Indian victory in the third cricket Test which seemed headed for an exciting finish.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh is annoyed in the manner a section of people are being critical of Michael Clarke's captaincy.
Australia won the toss and opted to bat in the second semi final against India at the SCG on Thursday.
Statistical highlights from the day's play
Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England in London, on Thursday.
David Warner and Steven Smith on Tuesday looked heaven-wards and raised their bats on reaching 63, score from where the late Phillip Hughes could proceed.
Pune Warriors bowlers kept their cool during slog overs as they shocked title contenders Chennai Super Kings comprehensively beating them by 24 runs in the Pepsi Indian Premier League on Monday.
It is not unusual for an Indian pitch to start turning from Day 1. But the crack-filled track at the Feroz Shah Kotla is showing ominous signs, and already question marks have arisen whether the fourth Test against Australia will last the full five days.
Images of the third Test between India and Australia being played in Mohali
India claimed four wickets in the final session to end the second day in the third Test against Australia on a high, in Mohali, on Friday. The Aussies failed to capitalise on a century partnership for the opening wicket and were reduced to 273 for 7, with comeback man Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc batting on 58 and 20 respectively.
Images from Day 2 in the third Test between India and Australia at Mohali.
Australia's aim of regaining the top ranking in Test cricket has taken a major step forward following Monday's comprehensive victory over New Zealand in the opener of their two-match series, according to captain Steve Smith.
Australian all-rounder Steven Smith has been ruled out of Pune Warriors' remaining matches in the IPL and will be returning home for treatment of a lower back injury.
Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Pune Warriors and Chennai Super Kings in Chennai.
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin termed his delivery to dismiss Steven Smith as a more "satisfying one" compared to the one that helped him get rid of Mitchell Johnson on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Australia.
Australia must have breathed a sigh of relief as a late rally from their lower order took them past 400 after they were reeling at 273 for seven at stumps on day two.
Statistical highlights of the second day's play in the third Test between India and Australia at Mohali, on Friday.
From bashing big scores to firing back a few choice words at sledging opponents, the captaincy is fitting Australia's Steven Smith well, according to opening batsman Chris Rogers.
Images from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
'He is an exceptional young man who is highly regarded by the National Selection Panel not only for his fine performances with the bat but also his maturity and clear leadership potential'
Australia named an unchanged squad for the second Test against India on Friday with skipper Steven Smith stressing on the need to post a big first innings total to strengthen their position in the four-match series.
Television network Channel Nine's use of on-field mike chat has come under fire following Australian batsman Steve Smith's dismissal just after a live conversation with commentators in the first cricket Twenty20 International against India.
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar lauded Australia's Steve Smith on making a remarkable comeback to Test cricket.
Australian batsman Steven Smith became the second-fastest batsman to register 24 centuries in the Test format.
India's off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has managed to retain his second spot in the latest ICC player rankings for Test bowlers issued on Sunday.
Australian captain Michael Clarke has said his players will have to bat much better against the defending champions India.
The fans of Sourav Ganguly will see him leading Pune Warriors once again this IPL season with the struggling left-hander announcing that he will captain the side on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals.
The 10 teams in the league will be bidding heavily for the Indian players in a list of 590 cricketer
Australian PM Tony Abbott came in defence of young Australian captain Steven Smith's decision to declare in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Australia must stifle their attacking instincts in the subcontinent and 'bore' batsmen into giving up their wickets, captain Smith has said.
Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) pacer Shardul Thakur for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh took some time off from their busy schedule to catch the action at the 2016 Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, on Thursday.
A superb knock by Jesse Ryder and all-round show from skipper Sourav Ganguly helped Pune Warriors register a comfortable 20-run win over Delhi Daredevils in an IPL match in New Delhi.
Jesse Ryder came good when it mattered the most slamming an unbeaten 56-ball 73, as Pune Warriors stunned defending champions Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in the Indian Premier League.
Here's the complete list of which team bagged who, and for how much!
Most Australian players are heading off to join their India Premier League sides after beating Bangladesh 3-0 in just concluded ODI series.
The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians.
Becomes second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries
It's not all doom and gloom for Australia because they have got an amazing squad and I do believe for the first time that they do have a team that can win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup, says Brett Lee.
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says if India wants to win the ongoing five-match ODI series in Australia they need to find a way to dismiss home team skipper Steven Smith early.
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