In Sydney Cricket Test, Australia declared their first innings on 572 for seven on day two of the fourth and final test against India. Resuming their innings at the overnight score of 348 for 2 this morning, Australia steadily moved ahead as Skipper Steve Smith completed his fourth century of the series. He scored 117 before being removed by Umesh Yadav. Shane Watson missed out on another century as he was sent back by Mohammad Shami at 81. In reply India began its innings poorly when it lost opener Murali Vijay for a duck. He was caught behind off Mitchell Starc in the opening over. The visitors were 28 for one when reports last came in. Rohit Sharma and Lokesh Rahul were at the crease.