Jon Healy

India great Sunil Gavaskar questions why there isn't the same level of commentary around an SCG pitch that is likely to see a Test finish inside three days, compared to rank turners in the subcontinent.

India resumes at 6-141 holding a lead of 145 runs with an injury cloud hovering over star bowler Jasprit Bumrah as Australia hunts a series win and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Steve Smith's quest for 10,000 Test runs falls one short, while Scott Boland's love of the SCG grows with a 10-fa.

Former junior US Open winner Omar Jasika is the first Australian on court at his home slam, while 2024 women's finalists Qinwen Zheng and Aryna Sabalenka return to Melbourne Park on day one. Follow live

Japanese former world number four Kei Nishikori gives up his secret to winning yet another five-set epic, Lebanon has a new tennis hero, and Nick Kyrgios highlights day two's offering at the Australian Open.

Third seed Coco Gauff kicks off her Australian Open against 2020 winner Sofia Kenin, while 11 local hopes hit the court, including the long-awaited return of Nick Kyrgios.

Lucky losers Francesco Passaro and Harriet Dart enjoy their second chance with victories, while Frances Tiafoe simply loses his lunch.

Alex de Minaur headlines Rod Laver Arena on day three of the Australian Open, alongside seven other Aussies who are in action. The doubles tournaments also get underway.

The luckiest loser wins on five-minute's notice, Daniil Medvedev is expecting a big fine for demolishing a net camera, and the debutant from LA hoping to put a smile on people's faces.

Superstars Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are in action at Melbourne Park as the Australian Open moves into day six.