Tension between India and Australia in the lead-up to the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne increased further after touring side were left unhappy with the quality of the practice pitches provided at the outdoor nets of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Rohit Sharma copped a blow on his left knee while facing throwdown specialist Daya during the net sessions at MCG on Sunday.

Team India's batters struggle as Sunil Gavaskar supports Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to regain form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Can they bounce back?

Indian pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma's knee injury in the build-up to their fourth test against Australia this week after the batsman was hit during a practice session on Sunday.

India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Test series is finely tied at 1-1, with the upcoming IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) set to play a crucial role in determining the series outcome.

India faces an injury scare in the early hours of Sunday, December 22 as skipper Rohit Sharma gets hit on the knee ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Read more details here.

India's 28-year-old pacer Akash Deep clarified that Rohit Sharma did not suffer any major injury while batting in the nets on December 22 in Melbourne.

India captain Rohit Sharma was struck on his left knee during the second practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The skipper received some relief after an ice pack was applied and got urgent attention from the physio.