Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.Shastri, now a commentator, said he could not remember "a bigger advertisement for Test cricket" and said it proved the five-day game continued to hold its own in the face of ever-increasing T20 franchise cricket.

More than anything else, it was a chance for India's two most celebrated batters - Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - to do something big. They failed, as did India | ESPN.com

Despite Nitish Reddy's heroics, India went on to lose the Melbourne Test by 184 runs. Australia now lead the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2-1.

It took every last sinew of energy and self-belief, but Australia battled its way to a sorely needed victory over India in an MCG Test that will be forever remembered for its theatre, skill and controversy.

After India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to put up a strong fight, home skipper Pat Cummins with chirpy Konstas and enforcer Boland, were ruthless in claiming the last 7 wickets in the final session for a famous Aussie win.

Pat Cummins struck twice in an over to dismiss Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc took out Virat Kohli at the stroke of Lunch to leave India queasy on Day 5 at the MCG after they were set a massive target of 340 in 92 overs.

India lost seven wickets in the final session of the fourth Test against Australia, conceding lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's victory

Captain's long vigil came undone, Kohli fell to same indiscreet chasing outside off and Pant was reeled in by Travis Head

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke praises India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for his exceptional performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Clarke advocates for Reddy's promotion in the batting order following his standout innings at the MCG,