India vs Australia 4th Test: Ex-Australian players slam their side's tactics on Day 4

Australia's campaign for Border-Gavaskar Trophy started on a dominant te with a thumping win over India at elaide. However, visitors since n have showcased ir sound cricketing merit to counter fiery Tim Paine-led side. home team were firm favourites coming into final fixture of four-match Test series considering ir phemenal record at Gabba. However, Ajinkya Rahane & Co. could very well emerge victorious as match is evenly poised after Day 4. Australian greats are apparently t pleased with ir side's tactics on  penultimate day and have also criticised approach. 

India vs Australia live: Australian greats left unimpressed with Australia's tactics 

Both teams will look to go all guns blazing on all-important final Day of Test series decider. While India only need to salv a draw in order to retain coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it is imperative for home side to clinch a victory in order to lay ir hands on silverware. India have a solid chance of upsetting Australia's record at venue, as with 294 more runs to win, y surely have firepower to go after target.

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Australia, on or hand, must bundle out India to fulfil ir trophy aspirations. This could be a reason why several ex-players are of opinion that home team should have contemplated on an early declaration. While commentating on Day 4, Mark Waugh suggested that hosts could have apted a more aggressive approach in order to gain an upper hand in encounter. According to Waugh, if Australia would have been more proactive with ir batting, y could have stood a chance of declaring ir innings early. As per former player, this would have given m a much better chance of registering yet ar famous win at Gabba. 

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Former Australian wicketkeeper, am Gilchrist, also echoed same sentiments as he pointed out that considering wear, it would have been a wiser decision if team would have gone for an early declaration. 49-year-old was t too pleased with tactics used by Tim Paine and Australian team manment despite being aware of wear forecast. 

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India vs Australia 4th Test: What transpired on Day 4? 

Steve Smith, who roared back to form with a match-winning performance at Sydney, was top performer for Australia on Day 4. star batsman scored his 31st half-century in longer format and chipped in with 55 crucial runs. Steve Smith's promising kck was ultimately cut short after Mohammed Siraj sent 31-year-old packing. Mohammed Siraj was pick of Indian bowlers as he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in only his third Test match. 

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 me available on  SonyLIV app. After India and Australia's closely fought battle ended in a stalemate at Sydney, it remains to be seen who comes out on top in India vs Australia 4th Test. 

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