NEW DELHI: In a moment of strategic genius, veteran India batter Virat Kohli's on-field instructions played a pivotal role in Mohammed Siraj dismissing Australia's batting maestro Steve Smith on Day 4 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

In the third innings of the match, India needed to be wary of Steve Smith, as the superstar batter is in great form, having notched up two centuries in the last two matches, including slamming 140 in the first innings of the Boxing Day Test.

Virat Kohli, who received a fine from ICC for his face-off with Sam Konstas, did something on the next day which will work as an inspiration for all.

Panthers legends Steve Smith Sr. and Luke Kuechly have been named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class.

Steve Smith Sr and Luke Kuechly are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. They could join Julius Peppers as former Carolina Panthers legends who have earned their places in Canton.

Steve Smith shared a 112-run partnership with Pat Cummins on his way to 140 off 197 deliveries as Australia took control on day two of their fourth test against India, for whom Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets.

Resuming on 311-6 after a dominant opening day, the hosts plundered another 163 runs before finally being dismissed soon after lunch.