IND vs AUS live: Rishabh Pant sledges Matthew Wade, Australian greats 'ironically' whine

Australian team came under radar for resorting to sledging during Day 5 of India vs Australian test match at Sydney. However, ir ploy backfired as Indian batsmen showcased great determination and robbed Australia of a victory with ir valiant efforts. Captain Tim Paine along with Matw Wade was subject to a lot of criticism post match.

India's Rishabh Pant returned favour in final fixture of series as he attempted to sledge Matw Wade. However, several Australian greats have expressed ir criticism regarding approach. 

India vs Australia 4th Test: Former Australia players t pleased with Rishabh Pant's sledging 

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is kwn for his chirpy nature behind stumps and he has a tendency to get vocal at times. During opening day of India vs Australia 4th Test, Rishabh Pant and Matw Wade resumed ir verbal battle from previous encounter. Pant was in ears of Australian batsman and was trying to get under his skin with his antics.

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However, former Australian cricketers such as Shane Warne and Mark Waugh condemned glovesman's behaviour. Speaking on Fox Cricket, legendary spinner Shane Warne expressed his displeasure regarding Rishabh Pant's chatter. celebrated cricketer is of opinion that a wicketkeeper must remain silent when bowler is about to bowl.

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Mark Waugh also echoed same sentiments as he pointed out that he does t have an issue with Indian southpaw encouraging bowlers or having a laugh with his teammates. However, he opined that once bowler is in his run-up, re should be disturbances and batsman should be allowed to concentrate. This is t first time Matw Wade and Rishabh Pant have exchanged verbal blows during Test match as y also were involved in a similar banter during Sydney Test. 

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tension between two players was pretty evident during a Washington Sundar over. Australian batsman took his sweet time to face ball as he waited for Rishabh Pant to finish. Mark Waugh also urged umpires to step in if situation gets out of hand and if it holding up play. Matw Wade got off to a positive start on one more occasion and looked confident at  crease. However, he failed to capitalize on it and was eventually dismissed by debutant T Natarajan for 45. 

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IND vs AUS live streaming details 

After winning toss and electing to bat first, Australia are 274/5 after Day 1. Fans in India can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST) for live telecast of game. India vs Australia live streaming will also be made available on  SonyLIV app.

Im source: AP