Rishabh Pant played one of the most terrific knocks of his career in Test cricket on Saturday.

India vs Australia Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja (8 not out) and Washington Sundar (6 not out) will resume India's innings on Day 3 of the Sydney Test.

Sunil Gavaskar said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's valuable half-century were "impactful runs" in helping his team gain a sizeable lead over Australia.

Former Indian all-rounder Sanjay Bangar hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's scintillating half-century against Australia at Sydney.

While a total of 15 wickets fell on Day 2, India stand-in Jasprit Bumrah's injury was the highlight of the day.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test.

Amid criticism over his form and captaincy, Rohit Sharma decided to "opt out" of the playing XI, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the team in his absence.

Rishabh Pant completed 5,000 runs in international cricket.

Scott Boland was on fire in the final session of Day 2, picking up four India wickets.

India pacer Prasidh Krishna commented on the leadership styles of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli.

India great Sunil Gavaskar compared Sam Konstas to a young Virat Kohli, but also gave a warning to the young Australia batter.

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah suffered an injury scare on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia on Saturday.

It was not at all surprising that Rishabh Pant bulldozed the Australian attack with his stroke-play in the second innings but his ultra-defensive approach on the opening day indeed was, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said on Saturday.

Sam Konstas has been slammed for playing his part in riling Jasprit Bumrah up on Day 1 of the Sydney Test.

Virat Kohli was once again caught flirting with the ball outside the off stump. He nicked it behind the stumps during India's second innings in fifth Test vs Australia.

India, after bowling out Australia for 181, took a four-run first-innings lead and reached 141/6 at stumps, with the overall lead standing at 145.

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's leadership after the Indian captain decided to sit out of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test.

India's overall lead is not even close to the 200-run mark but the star pacer said the unpredictable nature of the SCG track will keep them in the hunt.