How can India script Melbourne miracle? Show courage and character, says Ravi Shastri
India TodayFormer India captain Ravi Shastri donned the coach's hat once again as he shared what his dressing-room speech would be if he had the chance to address the team before play on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test. India had Australia in a spot of bother at 91 for 6 on Day 4 at the MCG, but the steely home side rode on crucial contributions from Marnus Labuschagne, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon to stretch their second innings total to 228 for 9 and extend their lead to 333. The former head coach recalled India's sensational chase of 329 at the Gabba in Brisbane from 2021 and said Australia might be scared of the Indian team when it comes to setting fourth-innings targets. When I was in the dressing room, similar situation, Australia batted for a few overs on Day 5 morning, then asked India to bat 5-5:30 hours to bat and India saved the game," he added.