Tue Dec 17 15:33:21 UTC 2024: ## India Faces Steep Climb on Day 4 of Brisbane Test; Hazlewood Injured
**Brisbane, Australia** – India faces a daunting task on the final day of the fourth Test against Australia, trailing by 193 runs with two wickets remaining. The hosts are in a commanding position after dismissing the Indian middle order, despite a determined fightback from openers Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane who displayed impressive technique, particularly Sharma who resisted risky shots.
India’s woes were compounded by the injury to star fast bowler, Pat Cummins, who is likely to miss the remainder of the series with a calf strain. This leaves Australia further depleted, after earlier injuries.
While rain is forecast for the final day, offering India a potential lifeline, they still require a significant turnaround to avoid a series defeat. Elsewhere in the cricketing world, Thunder secured a nail-biting two-wicket victory with two balls to spare, and Kuwait achieved a comfortable six-wicket win with 24 balls remaining in their respective matches.
Former India coach Sanjay Bangar lauded Sharma’s impressive display of judgment outside off-stump, highlighting his disciplined approach in contrast to his team-mates’ more aggressive, less successful tactics. The West Indies women’s team, meanwhile, requires 124 runs from 103 balls to secure victory in their ongoing match.
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