India vs Australia series meanders to close on dull day as focus now shifts to WTC Final with IPL in between

Ahmedabad: Moments before play began in the post-Lunch session, the Indian players were congratulating each other. The day’s play was far from over but India were assured of a World Test Championship final berth after New Zealand’s thrilling win over Sri Lanka. The result meant India had pencilled in a Test match on 7 June against Australia at The Oval. It was a matter of formalities and more time under the sun in Ahmedabad for Team India now as the fourth Test was heading towards a taxing draw and all eyes were on the clock.

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3:30 was the official mutual call-off time and Rohit Sharma decided to spice things up a bit to, as he often says during press-conferences, “make it interesting for you guys.” He certainly had everyone’s attention when Shubman Gill was introduced into the attack to bowl his first over in Test cricket. Part-time, gentle-offies were met with utmost respect as both Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne were enjoying their open net at the world’s largest cricket stadium. Rohit’s next move had even R Ashwin worried after the day’s play. The move to bring on Cheteshwar Pujara for what was his second over in Test cricket.

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