Like they have all summer, India exploited Australia's frequent and damaging lapses into negative momentum on day four. And if Australia again spend prolonged periods ignoring the fundamental principle of attacking the stumps, rain will not be their only obstacle on day five, writes Russell Jackson.

Dozens of players are in hard quarantine, after a confirmed covid-19 case on a charter flight, ahead of the Australian Open. Tom Maddocks reports

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Irish AFLW recruit Bríd Stack is released from hospital and will avoid surgery after suffering a fracture of her C7 vertebra, following fears she may have severely injured her spine during a practice match with Adelaide on Sunday.

Commentator Dirk Nannes says the investment in Perth Stadium and the quality of the cricket played there makes for a strong argument to play a match in WA ahead of Brisbane.

Tennis players from around the world have been expressing their frustration at the COVID restrictions they are facing in Australia, with one rule making all the difference from other major tournaments.

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Former Australian seamer Stuart Clark defends Mitchell Starc from his critics, saying he is performing a specific role for this Australian team and doing it well.