Ajinkya Rahane denies India Brisbane Test control after dropping Marnus Labuschagne: WATCH

ongoing fourth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy is of utmost importance for both India and Australia as y look to clinch series with a thumping win at Brisbane. Australia, who have a splendid record at venue, won toss and elected to bat first. injury-marred India were forced to go into contest with an inexperienced bowling attack. However, y have started on an impressive te. Having picked up three crucial wickets already, India had a golden opportunity to put Australia in immense trouble with dismissal of in-form Marnus Labuschagne.

India vs Australia 4th Test: Marnus A lucky escape for Marnus Labuschagne

With series on line, it is imperative for both participating teams to make most of chances that come ir way. visitors did a fine job in sending back both Australian openers early. Just when Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne were threatening to take game away from India, debutant Washington Sundar claimed prized wicket of dangerous-looking Smith. 

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36th over, which came soon after Smith's wicket, proved to be an eventful over for bowling team. Marnus Labuschagne, who has been in a remarkable touch in series, was almost sent packing by a spectacular delivery from Navdeep Saini. On fifth ball of over, Navdeep Saini bowled a peach of a delivery that took batsman by surprise. speedster banged it just short of good length mark around off-stump, and it took a thick edge out of Labuschagne's bat as he looked to defend it. 

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ball went straight to gully, and stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane, who is kwn to have one of safest pairs of hands in Indian team, failed to latch on to a straightforward catch. It remains to be seen if Marnus Labuschagne makes most of reprieve or Indian bowlers get better of him on one more occasion. To make matters worse, Navdeep Saini failed to complete his over and had to walk back off field after probably pulling his hamstring. 

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India vs Australia 4th Test: India vs Australia live streaming: 

Ajinkya Rahane-led side have ir backs against walls as y take on Australia in ir fortress. Ar tooth and nail fight between two teams is on cards after ir grueling battle at Sydney. Fans in India can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST). India vs Australia live streaming will also be made available on  SonyLIV app.

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Im source: ICC Twitter