Nathan Lyon questions KL Rahul's position in the batting order: "What went wrong for you to bat at No. 3?"

Australia's players are enjoying themselves because India is struggling in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Nathan Lyon, the best spinner from Australia, gently joked with KL Rahul regarding his position change. In the game, Rahul was moved down to bat at No. 3 instead of opening, which he did in the first three Tests - “What did you do wrong to go down the batting order?” Lyon asked Rahul.

Aussies play with mind games.

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The Australian spin bowler joked because Rahul's position dropped unexpectedly, even though he usually bats well. But, this change didn't work out well for India. Rohit Sharma, who had not done well in the Brisbane and Adelaide Tests before, got out for only 3 runs at MCG. That was the ninth time since September he obtained less than 10, having the worst average in this series at just 5.50.

Rahul got out after making 24 runs off 42 balls and it was Pat Cummins who took him down. Then, India needed to get back on track, so Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli teamed up; they really got along well, partnership 102 runs together; their teamwork reminded everyone of how great they did in the second innings in Perth playing really well together.

But things got worse again when Jaiswal and Kohli ruined everything for each other. This mistake caused a run-out. Right after that mistake, Kohli lost his focus because of the wicket being lost. Trying to hit the ball that was off to the side, Kohli got out.

Akash Deep, the nightwatchman, got out for zero because of Scott Boland's. India was really in trouble by the end of day 2, having obtained only 164 runs for 5 wickets down; they really needed to improve their plan to stand a chance.

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