Mon Dec 30 01:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah’s No-Ball Costs India in Thrilling Melbourne Test

**Melbourne, Australia:** The fourth day of the India-Australia Boxing Day Test ended in dramatic fashion, with a controversial no-ball call potentially costing India dearly. India, after scoring 369 in their first innings, found themselves chasing a significant lead of 105 runs after Australia posted 474.

Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded India’s fightback in Australia’s second innings, taking four crucial wickets and seemingly bowling Nathan Lyon to leave Australia all out on 228. However, the celebrations were short-lived as the umpire called the delivery a no-ball, denying Bumrah a five-wicket haul and India a crucial breakthrough. Australia’s final pair added a vital 55 runs after the no-ball, extending their lead to 333 runs.

While India had battled to avoid the follow-on earlier in the day, the late collapse leaves them with a monumental task to win the match. The no-ball, a costly error, will undoubtedly be a key talking point as the match progresses.

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