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<p>India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they bundled out for 445 with Jasprit Bumrah shining with 6 for 76. India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. </p></p>
<p>It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. <strong>Here is the video - </strong></p>
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<p>Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9.</p>
<p>It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. However, Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.</p>
<p>The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.</p>


WATCH: Mitchell Marsh took a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India continues to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test in Brisbane. Here is the viral video - 



New Delhi, India India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they bundled out for 445 with Jasprit Bumrah shining with 6 for 76. India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. Here is the video - Feeling a bit of Déjà vu watching these two catches from the Flying Bison ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Ihf4jbRo5v — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024 × Also read: BGT: 'Chose wrong word', English commentator apologises for 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during 3rd Test Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9. It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. However, Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

WATCH: Mitchell Marsh takes a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India struggle on Day 3 of Gabba Test

<p>Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs&nbsp;and the players left the field seven times due to downpours. KL Rahul was on 33 at the end of a wet day, along with skipper Rohit Sharma, who was yet to score. Needing 245 to avoid the follow-on, India lost three early wickets in the first session&nbsp;after bowling Australia out for 445.</p>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli all fell to Australia's opening bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Rishabh Pant just before tea, which was called early because of another downpour that then kept the players off the field for over two hours.</p>

<p>When they did return, bad light saw the Australians throw the ball to off-spinner Nathan Lyon and part-timer Travis Head. But after only 2.5 overs, umpires Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth decided that the light was not good enough and called an end to play.</p>

<p>With most of the first day also lost to rain Saturday, Head and Steve Smith's second-day centuries ensured that India could not realistically win the Test. More rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, raising India's hopes of salvaging a draw and heading to Melbourne with the series locked at 1-1.</p>

<p>Australia resumed the third day on 405-7 and were eventually bowled out for 445, wicketkeeper Alex Carey was the last man out after scoring an enterprising 70.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's first target was to avoid the follow-on and raise the&nbsp;chances of holding out for a draw.</p>

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<p>The Indian innings got off to a terrible start when Jaiswal edged Starc's first ball for four runs through gully&nbsp;but chipped the next one straight to Mitchell Marsh at square leg. Fellow opener Rahul got a nasty hit on the wrist from a Hazlewood ball that rose sharply off a good length, but was able to continue after treatment.</p>

<p>In Starc's next over, Gill edged to gully where Marsh took a brilliant catch&nbsp;diving high to his left to leave India in tatters at 6-2. Kohli was next to go, caught behind by Carey after playing at a full ball from Hazelwood that he could have left alone but got a faint edge through to the wicketkeeper.</p>

<p>To add insult to injury, as Kohli was walking off, the rain started falling and early lunch was called. There were more rain delays after lunch as Rahul and Pant tried to rescue the situation, but at the score of&nbsp;44, Pant got a thin edge off Pat Cummins to Carey.</p>

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Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs and the players left the field seven times due to downpours.

Brisbane's weather came to India's rescue as most of Monday's play was lost because of rain on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. A rattled India limped to 51-4 at stumps on a day when the Australians were only able to bowl 17 overs and the players left the field seven times due to downpours. KL Rahul was on 33 at the end of a wet day, along with skipper Rohit Sharma, who was yet to score. Needing 245 to avoid the follow-on, India lost three early wickets in the first session after bowling Australia out for 445. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli all fell to Australia's opening bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Rishabh Pant just before tea, which was called early because of another downpour that then kept the players off the field for over two hours. When they did return, bad light saw the Australians throw the ball to off-spinner Nathan Lyon and part-timer Travis Head. But after only 2.5 overs, umpires Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth decided that the light was not good enough and called an end to play. With most of the first day also lost to rain Saturday, Head and Steve Smith's second-day centuries ensured that India could not realistically win the Test. More rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, raising India's hopes of salvaging a draw and heading to Melbourne with the series locked at 1-1. Australia resumed the third day on 405-7 and were eventually bowled out for 445, wicketkeeper Alex Carey was the last man out after scoring an enterprising 70. India's first target was to avoid the follow-on and raise the chances of holding out for a draw. Also read: WATCH: Mitchell Marsh takes a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India struggle on Day 3 of Gabba Test The Indian innings got off to a terrible start when Jaiswal edged Starc's first ball for four runs through gully but chipped the next one straight to Mitchell Marsh at square leg. Fellow opener Rahul got a nasty hit on the wrist from a Hazlewood ball that rose sharply off a good length, but was able to continue after treatment. In Starc's next over, Gill edged to gully where Marsh took a brilliant catch diving high to his left to leave India in tatters at 6-2. Kohli was next to go, caught behind by Carey after playing at a full ball from Hazelwood that he could have left alone but got a faint edge through to the wicketkeeper. To add insult to injury, as Kohli was walking off, the rain started falling and early lunch was called. There were more rain delays after lunch as Rahul and Pant tried to rescue the situation, but at the score of 44, Pant got a thin edge off Pat Cummins to Carey. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BGT, Gabba Test: Indian batters falter again, Australia in driver's seat despite rain playing havoc on Day 3

<p>India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16).</p>

<p>Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.</p>

<p>With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they were bundled out for 445 as Jasprit Bumrah shined with 6 for 76.</p>

<p>But on the crease, India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. <strong>Here is the video -&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3.</p>

<p>With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note.</p>

<p>At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9.</p>

<p>It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions.<br />
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India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.

India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2. With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they were bundled out for 445 as Jasprit Bumrah shined with 6 for 76. But on the crease, India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. Here is the video - Feeling a bit of Déjà vu watching these two catches from the Flying Bison 🦬#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Ihf4jbRo5v — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024 × Also read: BGT: 'Chose wrong word', English commentator apologises for 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during 3rd Test Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9. It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

<p><span class="region">Brisbane, Australia</span>
<p>Australia's Steve Smith created history with his Test century on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against India. Smith scored 101 runs before getting out - his 10th Test century against India and 33rd overall. Smith is now equal with England's Joe Root for most Test centuries against India. He also went past Steve Waugh's 32 Test tons to become second on the list of most Test centuries for Australia.</p></p>
<p>Smith is also the first cricketer in history to score 10 or more Test centuries against more than one team. Apart from 10 Test tons against India, Smith also has 12 Test centuries against England.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-told-him-to-get-out-matthew-hayden-slams-marnus-labuschagne-for-engaging-with-siraj-784168">'Told him to get out...,' Matthew Hayden slams Marnus Labuschagne for engaging with Siraj</a></p>
<p>This was also Smith's eighth Test ton in the first innings after losing the toss and batting first - going past former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis' record of seven Test hundreds under the same circumstances.</p>
<p>Smith added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Travis Head, who himself scored 152, and rescued Australia from 75/3. Thanks to the partnership, Australia finished the day on 405/7 - adding 377 runs to their overnight score of 28/0 from the rain-affected day 1.</p>
<p>At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia on 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting on seven runs.</p>
<p>For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each. This was Bumrah's 12th five-for in Test cricket and 10th outside India - going past Kapil Dev's nine to record the most five-for for an Indian bowler outside Asia. Bumrah's 12 five-for are also the second most for an India pacer behind Kapil's 16.</p>
<p>Apart from Bumrah, who has 17 wickets in five innings of the series so far, the second best overall is Mitchell Starc's 11 and 10 for India by Mohammed Siraj.</p>


Smith added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Travis Head, who himself scored 152, and rescued Australia from 75/3. Thanks to the partnership, Australia finished the day on 405/7.



Brisbane, Australia Australia's Steve Smith created history with his Test century on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against India. Smith scored 101 runs before getting out - his 10th Test century against India and 33rd overall. Smith is now equal with England's Joe Root for most Test centuries against India. He also went past Steve Waugh's 32 Test tons to become second on the list of most Test centuries for Australia. Smith is also the first cricketer in history to score 10 or more Test centuries against more than one team. Apart from 10 Test tons against India, Smith also has 12 Test centuries against England. Also Read: 'Told him to get out...,' Matthew Hayden slams Marnus Labuschagne for engaging with Siraj This was also Smith's eighth Test ton in the first innings after losing the toss and batting first - going past former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis' record of seven Test hundreds under the same circumstances. Smith added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Travis Head, who himself scored 152, and rescued Australia from 75/3. Thanks to the partnership, Australia finished the day on 405/7 - adding 377 runs to their overnight score of 28/0 from the rain-affected day 1. At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia on 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting on seven runs. For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each. This was Bumrah's 12th five-for in Test cricket and 10th outside India - going past Kapil Dev's nine to record the most five-for for an Indian bowler outside Asia. Bumrah's 12 five-for are also the second most for an India pacer behind Kapil's 16. Apart from Bumrah, who has 17 wickets in five innings of the series so far, the second best overall is Mitchell Starc's 11 and 10 for India by Mohammed Siraj.

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<p>Amid a wonderful day for Australia and India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who picked a five-wicket haul at the Gabba in Brisbane on the second day's play, a new controversy struck the BGT. Per several reports, broadcaster Isha Guha used a racial slur for ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah during the commentary, calling him a ‘primate’, which usually means 'any animal that belongs to the group that includes humans, monkeys and animals like monkeys without a tail (apes).'</p></p>
<p>Calling out the game for Fox Cricket alongside veteran seamer Brett Lee, Isha used this slur for Bumrah, who picked two wickets inside the first half an hour of the game, removing both Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney.</p>
<p>While Lee was impressed with Bumrah’s spell figures, praising him on air, Guha’s remarks on his performance raised eyebrows, with social media noting it.</p>
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<p>"Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said, to which Ghua replied, "Well, he's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah.”</p>
<p>Meanwhile, this instance has drawn parallels with the 2008 Monkeygate episode, which made headlines worldwide, even leading to a situation where India were ready to forfeit the Test series. </p>
<p>This controversy involved two former cricketers, India’s Harbhajan Singh and late Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds; during that episode, Harbhajan was accused of using a slur by calling Symonds a monkey.</p>
<h2>Bumrah, the saviour for Team India</h2>
<p>India entered the third Test in Brisbane following a ten-wicket loss in Adelaide. Down and low on morale, Indian bowlers struggled on a gloomy day at the Gabba, picking seven wickets and conceding over 400 runs. For the hosts, Travis Head and Steve Smith struck respective centuries. </p>
<p>While Head completed his second hundred in as many innings against India, Smith reached the three-digit mark for the first time in 18 months.</p>
<p>With Australia on top during most of the three sessions, Bumrah pulled India back by picking his second five-for for the series. He first removed both openers before claiming the big fish: Head (152), Smith (101) and Mitchell Marsh (5). </p>
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<p>Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy was among the wickets, removing Marnus Labuschagne, caught in the slips; Mohammed Siraj, who earlier suffered an injury scare, removed captain Pat Cummins, caught behind on 20. </p>
<p>Thus far, in five innings, Bumrah has already picked 17 wickets, at an average of just over 12 (12.18), including one four-wicket and two five-wicket hauls. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Calling out the game for Fox Cricket alongside veteran seamer Brett Lee, Isha used this slur for Bumrah, who picked two wickets inside the first half an hour of the game. 



Brisbane, Australia Amid a wonderful day for Australia and India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who picked a five-wicket haul at the Gabba in Brisbane on the second day's play, a new controversy struck the BGT. Per several reports, broadcaster Isha Guha used a racial slur for ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah during the commentary, calling him a ‘primate’, which usually means 'any animal that belongs to the group that includes humans, monkeys and animals like monkeys without a tail (apes).' Calling out the game for Fox Cricket alongside veteran seamer Brett Lee, Isha used this slur for Bumrah, who picked two wickets inside the first half an hour of the game, removing both Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney. While Lee was impressed with Bumrah’s spell figures, praising him on air, Guha’s remarks on his performance raised eyebrows, with social media noting it. *Isa Guha https://t.co/VgmsHxoG21 pic.twitter.com/zWTJ8HUxXE — Matt Krawczyk (@mjkrawz) December 15, 2024 × ALSO READ: BGT, Gabba Test: Head, Smith punish India with twin tons on day 2 as Australia go past 400-mark "Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said, to which Ghua replied, "Well, he's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah.” Meanwhile, this instance has drawn parallels with the 2008 Monkeygate episode, which made headlines worldwide, even leading to a situation where India were ready to forfeit the Test series. This controversy involved two former cricketers, India’s Harbhajan Singh and late Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds; during that episode, Harbhajan was accused of using a slur by calling Symonds a monkey. Bumrah, the saviour for Team India India entered the third Test in Brisbane following a ten-wicket loss in Adelaide. Down and low on morale, Indian bowlers struggled on a gloomy day at the Gabba, picking seven wickets and conceding over 400 runs. For the hosts, Travis Head and Steve Smith struck respective centuries. While Head completed his second hundred in as many innings against India, Smith reached the three-digit mark for the first time in 18 months. With Australia on top during most of the three sessions, Bumrah pulled India back by picking his second five-for for the series. He first removed both openers before claiming the big fish: Head (152), Smith (101) and Mitchell Marsh (5). Jasprit Bumrah gets Travis Head to bring up his fifth wicket! #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/2QGUazarZP — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy was among the wickets, removing Marnus Labuschagne, caught in the slips; Mohammed Siraj, who earlier suffered an injury scare, removed captain Pat Cummins, caught behind on 20. Thus far, in five innings, Bumrah has already picked 17 wickets, at an average of just over 12 (12.18), including one four-wicket and two five-wicket hauls. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Controversy hits Gabba Test as broadcaster uses racial slur for Jasprit Bumrah

<p><span class="region">Brisbane, Australia</span>
<p>Travis Head hit his second hundred in two innings against India on day two of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, while Steve Smith notched his first in 18 months to power Australia past the 400-run-mark in the first innings on Sunday (Dec 15). For India, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah picked a five-for, his second of this BGT. At stumps on day two, Australia's scorecard read 405 for seven.</p></p>
<p>After losing close to 80 overs on day one due to rain interruption, the action began at the usual time on day two, with the weather forecast favouring playing conditions. Team India began proceedings by removing both openers inside the first half an hour, with Jasprit Bumrah accounting for both. </p>
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<p>Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith played out the first hour before Mohammed Siraj’s mind games helped India get another breakthrough. During the 33rd over, Siraj ran up to Marnus in his follow-through and switched the bails to break Labuschagne’s concentration, a trick that worked wonders, as he departed in the next over to Nitish Kumar Reddy.</p>
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<p>Though Siraj and Bumrah suffered little injury scares just after that, both returned to bowl after lunch. </p>
<h2>Smith, Head crush India’s momentum</h2>
<p>Coming off a decisive hundred in the first innings in Adelaide, Travis Head continued from where he left. He played out the first few balls before opening his arms like before. </p>
<p>The left-handed batter smoked each bowler for a convincing boundary, including hitting Bumrah for the overhead six. Though he never let Ravindra Jadeja settle by whacking him to all parts of the ground, Head’s approach against Siraj, with whom he shared a heated moment in the second Test, kept the crowd on its feet.</p>
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<p>Soon after, Head completed his hundred, his second of this BGT and ninth overall in Tests, piling pressure on the Indian Team. </p>
<p>On the other hand, Smith ended his century drought with a fantastic hundred, his first in 18 months. His 101 off 190 balls sees him equal Joe Root’s record for most Test tons against India (10) and second-most overall (33) for Australia in this format.</p>
<p>However, Bumrah brought India back into the game with three quick wickets, including removing Smith (101) and Head (152) alongside Mitchell Marsh on just five. </p>
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<p>Captain Pat Cummins and Alex Carey kept the run-rate ticking with a handy, but Siraj’s Jaffa outdid Cummins, reducing Australia to 385 for seven. Carey (45*) and Mitchell Starc (7*) helped the host cross the 400-run mark.</p>
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At stumps on day two, Australia's scorecard read 405 for seven.



Brisbane, Australia Travis Head hit his second hundred in two innings against India on day two of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, while Steve Smith notched his first in 18 months to power Australia past the 400-run-mark in the first innings on Sunday (Dec 15). For India, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah picked a five-for, his second of this BGT. At stumps on day two, Australia's scorecard read 405 for seven. After losing close to 80 overs on day one due to rain interruption, the action began at the usual time on day two, with the weather forecast favouring playing conditions. Team India began proceedings by removing both openers inside the first half an hour, with Jasprit Bumrah accounting for both. ALSO READ: BGT: ‘Dumb cricket’ Simon Katich tears into Rohit Sharma’s clueless captaincy as Head hits hundred at Gabba Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith played out the first hour before Mohammed Siraj’s mind games helped India get another breakthrough. During the 33rd over, Siraj ran up to Marnus in his follow-through and switched the bails to break Labuschagne’s concentration, a trick that worked wonders, as he departed in the next over to Nitish Kumar Reddy. How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Though Siraj and Bumrah suffered little injury scares just after that, both returned to bowl after lunch. Smith, Head crush India’s momentum Coming off a decisive hundred in the first innings in Adelaide, Travis Head continued from where he left. He played out the first few balls before opening his arms like before. The left-handed batter smoked each bowler for a convincing boundary, including hitting Bumrah for the overhead six. Though he never let Ravindra Jadeja settle by whacking him to all parts of the ground, Head’s approach against Siraj, with whom he shared a heated moment in the second Test, kept the crowd on its feet. Oh that is class from Travis Head ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rqr2hzSCpd — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Soon after, Head completed his hundred, his second of this BGT and ninth overall in Tests, piling pressure on the Indian Team. On the other hand, Smith ended his century drought with a fantastic hundred, his first in 18 months. His 101 off 190 balls sees him equal Joe Root’s record for most Test tons against India (10) and second-most overall (33) for Australia in this format. However, Bumrah brought India back into the game with three quick wickets, including removing Smith (101) and Head (152) alongside Mitchell Marsh on just five. Jasprit Bumrah gets Travis Head to bring up his fifth wicket! #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/2QGUazarZP — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Captain Pat Cummins and Alex Carey kept the run-rate ticking with a handy, but Siraj’s Jaffa outdid Cummins, reducing Australia to 385 for seven. Carey (45*) and Mitchell Starc (7*) helped the host cross the 400-run mark. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT, Gabba Test: Head, Smith punish India with twin tons on day 2 as Australia go past 400-mark

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<p>Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs.</p></p>
<p>India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later. </p>
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<p>Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over. </p>
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<p>Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips.</p>
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<p>With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare.</p>
<h2>Another day, another hundred for Travis Head</h2>
<p>Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane.</p>
<p>The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch. </p>
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<p>While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd. </p>
<p>Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series. </p>
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<p>On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts. </p>


Travis Head scored his second hundred of the series against India. 



Gabba, Brisbane Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs. India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later. Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best! He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over. ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar welcome to captaincy role at RCB after leading Madhya Pradesh to SMAT final Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips. How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare. Another day, another hundred for Travis Head Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane. The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch. Oh that is class from Travis Head ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rqr2hzSCpd — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd. Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series. HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Travis Head brings up another hundred ⭐️#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/10yBuL883X — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts.

BGT, Gabba Test: Travis Head rocks India with another hundred after pace duo escaped injury scare

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<p>Rohit Sharma looks clueless about his batting, captaincy and Test future. On day two of the third BGT Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, his tactics and field changes raised eyebrows in the commentary box and on the internet, with the fans and former cricketers coming hard on the Indian skipper. Ex-Aussie batter Simon Katich even called his captaincy ‘dumb’.</p></p>
<p>Just after lunch on day two, Siraj and Bumrah tried the short-ball tactic against Head, knowing his knack for falling prey to it. Though Rohit did have a third man in the position for one of Siraj's overs, he removed it in his next after Siraj failed to bowl him to the plan. That move, however, gave Head the leverage to play an overhead shot for a boundary, only for Katich to bash Rohit for his mediocre tactics.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-gabba-test-travis-head-rocks-india-with-another-hundred-after-pace-duo-escaped-injury-scare-784084">BGT, Gabba Test: Travis Head rocks India with another hundred after pace duo escaped injury scare</a></strong></p>
<p>“He had a fielder for that shot &amp; then he moved them to 2 leg-side fielders. Now, with that boundary, Rohit has moved the fielder over there again. The horse has just bolted,” Katich said of Rohit’s field change during Siraj’s over after lunch.</p>
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<h2>Head hits hundred at Gabba</h2>
<p>Travis Head has been a thorn in Team India’s flesh for over a year. Since costing them the WTC Final 2025 with a stunning hundred, Head broke a billion hearts with a decisive and match-winning 137 against the hosts in the 2023 ODI World Cup Final. Though his magnificent 89 against Rohit’s team in this year’s T20 World Cup in the Americas went in vain, his one in the second Test in Adelaide in the ongoing BGT didn’t.</p>
<p>Thanks to his 140 in the Pink-Ball Test, Australia won the second game, levelling the five-match series 1-1. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, coming to the Gabba, Head slammed another one, his second of the series and ninth overall in Tests, to put Australia on the front foot. </p>
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<p>Rohit’s lack of application as a captain seemed to cost India in Brisbane, as the partnership for the fourth wicket crossed 200 between Smith and Head.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If you are still defending Rohit Sharma's clueless &amp; defensive captaincy, then you are just making a fool out of yourself. He's just not meant for this job, he needs to accept it and resign immediately after this test irrespective of the outcome of this match</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rohit Sharma is just shameless to not give up the captaincy. Can’t score runs. Can’t set fields. Can’t put pressure. Lost 3 Tests at home. Losing here too.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">*Rohit Sharma trying to have a good day*</p>
<p>Travis Head everytime: <a href="https://t.co/KQGz5RfNGM">pic.twitter.com/KQGz5RfNGM</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">After this ultra-defensive, no-plans, and putting everything on the bowlers in the BGT series, I find it difficult to envision Rohit Sharma continuing as the Test captain. &amp; I know I’ll get flak for this. <a href="https://t.co/0bOSP5ZkIS">pic.twitter.com/0bOSP5ZkIS</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don't even feel like tweeting the same thing over and over again. Rohit sharma's defensive tactics have ruined the test cricket for me. I think it's time to take a break till he captains.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rohit Sharma is on the verge of losing 5th consecutive tests. We need to start a serious discussion on his captaincy now and also sack Gambhir for the betterment of indian cricket.</p>
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<p>Head- Pressure? What Pressure? The Captain of the bowling team is Rohit Sharma ? <a href="https://t.co/EtuLtiVlzk">pic.twitter.com/EtuLtiVlzk</a></p>
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On day two of the third BGT Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, his tactics and field changes raised eyebrows in the commentary box and on the internet, with the fans and former cricketers coming hard on the Indian skipper.



Gabba, Brisbane Rohit Sharma looks clueless about his batting, captaincy and Test future. On day two of the third BGT Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, his tactics and field changes raised eyebrows in the commentary box and on the internet, with the fans and former cricketers coming hard on the Indian skipper. Ex-Aussie batter Simon Katich even called his captaincy ‘dumb’. Just after lunch on day two, Siraj and Bumrah tried the short-ball tactic against Head, knowing his knack for falling prey to it. Though Rohit did have a third man in the position for one of Siraj's overs, he removed it in his next after Siraj failed to bowl him to the plan. That move, however, gave Head the leverage to play an overhead shot for a boundary, only for Katich to bash Rohit for his mediocre tactics. ALSO READ: BGT, Gabba Test: Travis Head rocks India with another hundred after pace duo escaped injury scare “He had a fielder for that shot & then he moved them to 2 leg-side fielders. Now, with that boundary, Rohit has moved the fielder over there again. The horse has just bolted,” Katich said of Rohit’s field change during Siraj’s over after lunch. Watch the video here – "That is dumb. Dumb cricket!" Simon Katich didn't miss Siraj and India for this delivery that Travis Head ramped to the boundary...#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tvGRG2CfIK — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 15, 2024 × Head hits hundred at Gabba Travis Head has been a thorn in Team India’s flesh for over a year. Since costing them the WTC Final 2025 with a stunning hundred, Head broke a billion hearts with a decisive and match-winning 137 against the hosts in the 2023 ODI World Cup Final. Though his magnificent 89 against Rohit’s team in this year’s T20 World Cup in the Americas went in vain, his one in the second Test in Adelaide in the ongoing BGT didn’t. Thanks to his 140 in the Pink-Ball Test, Australia won the second game, levelling the five-match series 1-1. Meanwhile, coming to the Gabba, Head slammed another one, his second of the series and ninth overall in Tests, to put Australia on the front foot. HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Travis Head brings up another hundred ⭐️#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/10yBuL883X — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Rohit’s lack of application as a captain seemed to cost India in Brisbane, as the partnership for the fourth wicket crossed 200 between Smith and Head. Here is how social media reacted to Rohit’s captaincy in the Gabba Test - If you are still defending Rohit Sharma's clueless & defensive captaincy, then you are just making a fool out of yourself. He's just not meant for this job, he needs to accept it and resign immediately after this test irrespective of the outcome of this match — Pallavi (@Pallavi_paul21) December 15, 2024 × Rohit Sharma is just shameless to not give up the captaincy. Can’t score runs. Can’t set fields. Can’t put pressure. Lost 3 Tests at home. Losing here too. — Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) December 15, 2024 × *Rohit Sharma trying to have a good day* Travis Head everytime: pic.twitter.com/KQGz5RfNGM — Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 15, 2024 × After this ultra-defensive, no-plans, and putting everything on the bowlers in the BGT series, I find it difficult to envision Rohit Sharma continuing as the Test captain. & I know I’ll get flak for this. pic.twitter.com/0bOSP5ZkIS — Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) December 15, 2024 × Don't even feel like tweeting the same thing over and over again. Rohit sharma's defensive tactics have ruined the test cricket for me. I think it's time to take a break till he captains. — Archer (@poserarcher) December 15, 2024 × Rohit Sharma is on the verge of losing 5th consecutive tests. We need to start a serious discussion on his captaincy now and also sack Gambhir for the betterment of indian cricket. — Div? (@div_yumm) December 15, 2024 × Hey Travis,all your last 3 Innings at Gabba ended in a Duck. You must be feeling the pressure. Head- Pressure? What Pressure? The Captain of the bowling team is Rohit Sharma ? pic.twitter.com/EtuLtiVlzk — Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 15, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: ‘Dumb cricket’ Simon Katich tears into Rohit Sharma’s clueless captaincy as Head hits hundred at Gabba

<p>Australia's Steve Smith created history with his Test century on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against India. Smith scored 101 runs before getting out - his 10th Test century against India and 33rd overall. Smith is now equal with England's Joe Root for most Test centuries against India. He also went past Steve Waugh's 32 Test tons to become second on the list of most Test centuries for Australia.</p>

<p>Smith is also the first cricketer in history to score 10 or more Test centuries against more than one team. Apart from 10 Test tons against India, Smith also has 12 Test centuries against England.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-told-him-to-get-out-matthew-hayden-slams-marnus-labuschagne-for-engaging-with-siraj-784168">'Told him to get out...,' Matthew Hayden slams Marnus Labuschagne for engaging with Siraj</a></p>

<p>This was also Smith's eighth Test ton in the first innings after losing the toss and batting first - going past former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis' record of seven Test hundreds under the same circumstances.</p>

<p>Smith added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Travis Head, who himself scored 152, and rescued Australia from 75/3. Thanks to the partnership, Australia finished the day on 405/7 - adding 377 runs to their overnight score of 28/0 from the rain-affected day 1.</p>

<p>At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia on 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting on seven runs.</p>

<p>For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each. This was Bumrah's 12th five-for in Test cricket and 10th outside India - going past Kapil Dev's nine to record the most five-for for an Indian bowler outside Asia. Bumrah's 12 five-for are also the second most for an India pacer behind Kapil's 16.</p>

<p>Apart from Bumrah, who has 17 wickets in five innings of the series so far, the second best overall is Mitchell Starc's 11 and 10 for India by Mohammed Siraj.</p>


Australia's Steve Smith created history with his Test century on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against India. Smith scored 101 runs before getting out - his 10th Test century against India and 33rd overall.

Australia's Steve Smith created history with his Test century on day 2 (Sunday) of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test against India. Smith scored 101 runs before getting out - his 10th Test century against India and 33rd overall. Smith is now equal with England's Joe Root for most Test centuries against India. He also went past Steve Waugh's 32 Test tons to become second on the list of most Test centuries for Australia. Smith is also the first cricketer in history to score 10 or more Test centuries against more than one team. Apart from 10 Test tons against India, Smith also has 12 Test centuries against England. Also Read: 'Told him to get out...,' Matthew Hayden slams Marnus Labuschagne for engaging with Siraj This was also Smith's eighth Test ton in the first innings after losing the toss and batting first - going past former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis' record of seven Test hundreds under the same circumstances. Smith added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Travis Head, who himself scored 152, and rescued Australia from 75/3. Thanks to the partnership, Australia finished the day on 405/7 - adding 377 runs to their overnight score of 28/0 from the rain-affected day 1. At the close of play on day 2, Alex Carey was not out for Australia on 45 while Mitchell Starc was batting on seven runs. For India, it was Jasprit Bumrah who battled alone and took another five-for while Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one wicket each. This was Bumrah's 12th five-for in Test cricket and 10th outside India - going past Kapil Dev's nine to record the most five-for for an Indian bowler outside Asia. Bumrah's 12 five-for are also the second most for an India pacer behind Kapil's 16. Apart from Bumrah, who has 17 wickets in five innings of the series so far, the second best overall is Mitchell Starc's 11 and 10 for India by Mohammed Siraj.

<p>Amid a wonderful day for Australia and India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who picked a five-wicket haul at the Gabba in Brisbane on the second day's play, a new controversy struck the BGT. Per several reports, broadcaster Isha Guha used a racial slur for ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah during the commentary, calling him a ‘primate’, which usually means 'any animal that belongs to the group that includes humans, monkeys and animals like monkeys without a tail (apes).'</p>

<p>Calling out the game for Fox Cricket alongside veteran seamer Brett Lee, Isha used this slur for Bumrah, who picked two wickets inside the first half an hour of the game, removing both Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney.</p>

<p>While Lee was impressed with Bumrah’s spell figures, praising him on air, Guha’s remarks on his performance raised eyebrows, with social media noting it.</p>

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<p>"Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said, to which Ghua replied, "Well, he's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, this instance has drawn parallels with the 2008 Monkeygate episode, which made headlines worldwide, even leading to a situation where India were ready to forfeit the Test series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This controversy involved two former cricketers, India’s Harbhajan Singh and late Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds; during that episode, Harbhajan was accused of using a slur by calling Symonds a monkey.</p>

<h2>Bumrah, the saviour for Team India</h2>

<p>India entered the third Test in Brisbane following a ten-wicket loss in Adelaide. Down and low on morale, Indian bowlers struggled on a gloomy day at the Gabba, picking seven wickets and conceding over 400 runs. For the hosts, Travis Head and Steve Smith struck respective centuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Head completed his second hundred in as many innings against India, Smith reached the three-digit mark for the first time in 18 months.</p>

<p>With Australia on top during most of the three sessions, Bumrah pulled India back by picking his second five-for for the series. He first removed both openers before claiming the big fish: Head (152), Smith (101) and Mitchell Marsh (5).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy was among the wickets, removing Marnus Labuschagne, caught in the slips; Mohammed Siraj, who earlier suffered an injury scare, removed captain Pat Cummins, caught behind on 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus far, in five innings, Bumrah has already picked 17 wickets, at an average of just over 12 (12.18), including one four-wicket and two five-wicket hauls.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid a wonderful day for Australia and India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who picked a five-wicket haul at the Gabba in Brisbane on the second day's play, a new controversy struck the BGT.

Amid a wonderful day for Australia and India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who picked a five-wicket haul at the Gabba in Brisbane on the second day's play, a new controversy struck the BGT. Per several reports, broadcaster Isha Guha used a racial slur for ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah during the commentary, calling him a ‘primate’, which usually means 'any animal that belongs to the group that includes humans, monkeys and animals like monkeys without a tail (apes).' Calling out the game for Fox Cricket alongside veteran seamer Brett Lee, Isha used this slur for Bumrah, who picked two wickets inside the first half an hour of the game, removing both Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney. While Lee was impressed with Bumrah’s spell figures, praising him on air, Guha’s remarks on his performance raised eyebrows, with social media noting it. *Isa Guha https://t.co/VgmsHxoG21 pic.twitter.com/zWTJ8HUxXE — Matt Krawczyk (@mjkrawz) December 15, 2024 × ALSO READ: BGT, Gabba Test: Head, Smith punish India with twin tons on day 2 as Australia go past 400-mark "Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said, to which Ghua replied, "Well, he's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah.” Meanwhile, this instance has drawn parallels with the 2008 Monkeygate episode, which made headlines worldwide, even leading to a situation where India were ready to forfeit the Test series. This controversy involved two former cricketers, India’s Harbhajan Singh and late Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds; during that episode, Harbhajan was accused of using a slur by calling Symonds a monkey. Bumrah, the saviour for Team India India entered the third Test in Brisbane following a ten-wicket loss in Adelaide. Down and low on morale, Indian bowlers struggled on a gloomy day at the Gabba, picking seven wickets and conceding over 400 runs. For the hosts, Travis Head and Steve Smith struck respective centuries. While Head completed his second hundred in as many innings against India, Smith reached the three-digit mark for the first time in 18 months. With Australia on top during most of the three sessions, Bumrah pulled India back by picking his second five-for for the series. He first removed both openers before claiming the big fish: Head (152), Smith (101) and Mitchell Marsh (5). Jasprit Bumrah gets Travis Head to bring up his fifth wicket! #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/2QGUazarZP — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Besides, Nitish Kumar Reddy was among the wickets, removing Marnus Labuschagne, caught in the slips; Mohammed Siraj, who earlier suffered an injury scare, removed captain Pat Cummins, caught behind on 20. Thus far, in five innings, Bumrah has already picked 17 wickets, at an average of just over 12 (12.18), including one four-wicket and two five-wicket hauls. (With inputs from agencies)

<p>Travis Head hit his second hundred in two innings against India on day two of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, while Steve Smith notched his first in 18 months to power Australia past the 400-run-mark in the first innings on Sunday (Dec 15). For India, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah picked a five-for, his second of this BGT. At stumps on day two, Australia's scorecard read 405 for seven.</p>

<p>After losing close to 80 overs on day one due to rain interruption, the action began at the usual time on day two, with the weather forecast favouring playing conditions. Team India began proceedings by removing both openers inside the first half an hour, with Jasprit Bumrah accounting for both.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith played out the first hour before Mohammed Siraj’s mind games helped India get another breakthrough. During the 33rd over, Siraj ran up to Marnus in his follow-through and switched the bails to break Labuschagne’s concentration, a trick that worked wonders, as he departed in the next over to Nitish Kumar Reddy.</p>

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<p>Though Siraj and Bumrah suffered little injury scares just after that, both returned to bowl after lunch.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Smith, Head crush India’s momentum</h2>

<p>Coming off a decisive hundred in the first innings in Adelaide, Travis Head continued from where he left. He played out the first few balls before opening his arms like before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left-handed batter smoked each bowler for a convincing boundary, including hitting Bumrah for the overhead six. Though he never let Ravindra Jadeja settle by whacking him to all parts of the ground, Head’s approach against Siraj, with whom he shared a heated moment in the second Test, kept the crowd on its feet.</p>

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<p>Soon after, Head completed his hundred, his second of this BGT and ninth overall in Tests, piling pressure on the Indian Team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Smith ended his century drought with a fantastic hundred, his first in 18 months. His 101 off 190 balls sees him equal Joe Root’s record for most Test tons against India (10) and second-most overall (33) for Australia in this format.</p>

<p>However, Bumrah brought India back into the game with three quick wickets, including removing Smith (101) and Head (152) alongside Mitchell Marsh on just five.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Captain Pat Cummins and Alex Carey kept the run-rate ticking with a handy, but Siraj’s Jaffa outdid Cummins, reducing Australia to 385 for seven. Carey (45*) and Mitchell Starc (7*) helped the host cross the 400-run mark.</p>

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Travis Head hit his second hundred in two innings against India on day two of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, while Steve Smith notched his first in 18 months to power Australia past the 400-run-mark in the first innings on Sunday (Dec 15).

Travis Head hit his second hundred in two innings against India on day two of the Gabba Test in Brisbane, while Steve Smith notched his first in 18 months to power Australia past the 400-run-mark in the first innings on Sunday (Dec 15). For India, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah picked a five-for, his second of this BGT. At stumps on day two, Australia's scorecard read 405 for seven. After losing close to 80 overs on day one due to rain interruption, the action began at the usual time on day two, with the weather forecast favouring playing conditions. Team India began proceedings by removing both openers inside the first half an hour, with Jasprit Bumrah accounting for both. ALSO READ: BGT: ‘Dumb cricket’ Simon Katich tears into Rohit Sharma’s clueless captaincy as Head hits hundred at Gabba Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith played out the first hour before Mohammed Siraj’s mind games helped India get another breakthrough. During the 33rd over, Siraj ran up to Marnus in his follow-through and switched the bails to break Labuschagne’s concentration, a trick that worked wonders, as he departed in the next over to Nitish Kumar Reddy. How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Though Siraj and Bumrah suffered little injury scares just after that, both returned to bowl after lunch. Smith, Head crush India’s momentum Coming off a decisive hundred in the first innings in Adelaide, Travis Head continued from where he left. He played out the first few balls before opening his arms like before. The left-handed batter smoked each bowler for a convincing boundary, including hitting Bumrah for the overhead six. Though he never let Ravindra Jadeja settle by whacking him to all parts of the ground, Head’s approach against Siraj, with whom he shared a heated moment in the second Test, kept the crowd on its feet. Oh that is class from Travis Head 👏#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rqr2hzSCpd — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Soon after, Head completed his hundred, his second of this BGT and ninth overall in Tests, piling pressure on the Indian Team. On the other hand, Smith ended his century drought with a fantastic hundred, his first in 18 months. His 101 off 190 balls sees him equal Joe Root’s record for most Test tons against India (10) and second-most overall (33) for Australia in this format. However, Bumrah brought India back into the game with three quick wickets, including removing Smith (101) and Head (152) alongside Mitchell Marsh on just five. Jasprit Bumrah gets Travis Head to bring up his fifth wicket! #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/2QGUazarZP — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Captain Pat Cummins and Alex Carey kept the run-rate ticking with a handy, but Siraj’s Jaffa outdid Cummins, reducing Australia to 385 for seven. Carey (45*) and Mitchell Starc (7*) helped the host cross the 400-run mark. (With inputs from agencies)

<p>Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs.</p>

<p>India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips.</p>

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<p>With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare.</p>

<h2>Another day, another hundred for Travis Head</h2>

<p>Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane.</p>

<p>The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts.&nbsp;</p>


Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells.

Team India won the first session on day two in Brisbane by picking three wickets but escaped injury scares to the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj pulled up his left hamstring overs before lunch, the medical staff attended Bumrah for possible stiffness after regular spells. On the other hand, India’s nemesis, Travis Head, broke the Gabba deadlock, completing another hundred in this series. At tea, Australia's scorecard read 234 for three in 70 overs. India began day two with two quick wickets, removing both openers. Bumrah, accounting for the duo, first removed Usman Khawaja, who was caught behind, before dismissing rookie Nathan McSweeney seven runs later. Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best! He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith bailed the hosts out of trouble with a gritty stand, adding 37 for the third wicket before Siraj’s mind games against Marnus led to his wicket in the following over. ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar welcome to captaincy role at RCB after leading Madhya Pradesh to SMAT final Siraj walked towards Marnus during a follow-through in the 33rd over, switching bails to break his concentration. That, however, worked in India’s favour as Nitish Kumar Reddy got rid of Marnus in the next over, caught in the slips. How good is this exchange between Siraj and Labuschange? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GSv1XSrMHn — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × With Travis Head joining Smith in the middle, Australia breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, Siraj pulled up his hamstring and left the over midway. Bumrah followed him shortly, reducing India's bowling attack to Akash Deep, Nitish and Ravindra Jadeja. Thankfully, lunch was taken, avoiding another scare. Another day, another hundred for Travis Head Head loves playing against India, regardless of the format. Having scored two decisive tons against Rohit Sharma’s team the past year, costing India two ICC titles, Head scored one against them in the second Test in Adelaide and now a few days later at the Gabba in Brisbane. The left-handed batter took his time but dominated the bowlers with utter disdain. Making the most of a speed-less seam attack, Head took on everyone, including Bumrah, hitting him for an overhead six just after lunch. Oh that is class from Travis Head 👏#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rqr2hzSCpd — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × While he made merry against Jadeja by smashing him to all parts of the ground, his stroke play against Siraj pumped up the crowd. Head completed his fifty and took no time to get past the three-digit mark, marking his second hundred of the series. HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Travis Head brings up another hundred ⭐️#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/10yBuL883X — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024 × On the other hand, Steve Smith also completed his fifty, showing signs of returning to form just at the right time for the hosts.

<p>Australia were 28-0 in a rain-affected first session of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.</p>

<p>After Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field on an overcast and humid day, only 13.2 overs were able to be bowled before lunch.</p>

<p>Usman Khawaja was 19 not out and Nathan McSweeney on four.</p>

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<p>After a week of rain in the city, Rohit would have expected plenty of movement from his opening bowlers, but they struggled to find their length.</p>

<p>Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah appeared down on pace early and Mohammed Siraj was equally unthreatening.</p>

<p>Rain first came 25 minutes into the day's play, causing a half-hour delay, and when the players returned Akash Deep at last found the perfect length with movement in the air and off the wicket.</p>

<p>He troubled McSweeney in particular, but 35 minutes later much heavier rain sent the players off&nbsp;the field for the second time.</p>

<p>With water pooling in the outfield, there was no chance of play resuming before lunch.</p>

<p>The five-match series is evenly poised with India thrashing Australia in the first Test in Perth and Australia recording an equally impressive victory in Adelaide.</p>

<p>The Australians, as expected, brought back Josh Hazlewood for Scott Boland after he recovered from a side strain.</p>

<p>India dropped spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and fast bowler Harshit Rana, replacing them with Ravindra Jadeja and Deep.</p>

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Australia were 28-0 in a rain-affected first session of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. After Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field on an overcast and humid day, only 13.

Australia were 28-0 in a rain-affected first session of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. After Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to field on an overcast and humid day, only 13.2 overs were able to be bowled before lunch. Usman Khawaja was 19 not out and Nathan McSweeney on four. Usman Khawaja puts away his first boundary of the day with this cracking shot off Siraj 👌#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xHJlbrFF8o — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 14, 2024 × ALSO READ: ZIM vs AFG: Convincing Afghanistan win in Harare levels T20I series against Zimbabwe After a week of rain in the city, Rohit would have expected plenty of movement from his opening bowlers, but they struggled to find their length. Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah appeared down on pace early and Mohammed Siraj was equally unthreatening. Rain first came 25 minutes into the day's play, causing a half-hour delay, and when the players returned Akash Deep at last found the perfect length with movement in the air and off the wicket. He troubled McSweeney in particular, but 35 minutes later much heavier rain sent the players off the field for the second time. With water pooling in the outfield, there was no chance of play resuming before lunch. The five-match series is evenly poised with India thrashing Australia in the first Test in Perth and Australia recording an equally impressive victory in Adelaide. The Australians, as expected, brought back Josh Hazlewood for Scott Boland after he recovered from a side strain. India dropped spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and fast bowler Harshit Rana, replacing them with Ravindra Jadeja and Deep. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

BGT, Gabba Test: Australia score 28/0 inside first session as rain interrupts play on day one

<p>Rain played spoilsport on day one of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Australian batters stood tall for 13.2 overs, hitting 28 runs without losing a wicket, before a second and extensive spell of showers forced early stumps, leaving the players and the fans frustrated. So, what does the weather forecast for the remaining four days in this Test say?</p>

<p>Following a week of rain in the city, the Indian captain would have wanted to make the most of the damp conditions, thus asking Australia to bat first on day one. With the green top and cloud cover on offer, the Indian seamers were expected to make early inroads; however, lack of zip and disciplined bowling saw the openers – Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney playing out the 13-plus overs bowled on Saturday (Dec 14).</p>

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<p>Though Jasprit Bumrah kept it tight, his pace seemed to dip a bit, while Mohammed Siraj conceded runs, including getting hit off a cracking pull shot for a four by Khawaja.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akash Deep, one of the two changes in the Indian XI for this Test, was wayward at the start of his spell but troubled McSweeney with the outgoing deliveries.</p>

<p>It's good for India that rain halted play as they can regroup and come back stronger on day two, which will see 98 overs bowled, eight more than the usual limit.</p>

<h2><strong>Weather forecast for remaining four days in Brisbane?</strong></h2>

<p>While day one of the Gabba Test got abandoned due to continuous rain, day two would be dryer; as per Accuweather, the chances of rain are a mere eight per cent, though extensive cloud cover is expected.</p>

<p>On Monday (Dec 16), day three of the third Test, there is a 69 per cent rain probability, with expected precipitation for 90 minutes. While the temperature would be around 28 degrees Celsius, rain interruptions are expected. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On the last two days of the Test (Tuesday and Wednesday), rain probability is around 84 per cent and 56 per cent, respectively.</p>

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Rain played spoilsport on day one of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Australian batters stood tall for 13.

Rain played spoilsport on day one of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane. After India won the toss and elected to bowl first, the Australian batters stood tall for 13.2 overs, hitting 28 runs without losing a wicket, before a second and extensive spell of showers forced early stumps, leaving the players and the fans frustrated. So, what does the weather forecast for the remaining four days in this Test say? Following a week of rain in the city, the Indian captain would have wanted to make the most of the damp conditions, thus asking Australia to bat first on day one. With the green top and cloud cover on offer, the Indian seamers were expected to make early inroads; however, lack of zip and disciplined bowling saw the openers – Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney playing out the 13-plus overs bowled on Saturday (Dec 14). ALSO READ: BGT: Mohammed Siraj booed by Australian fans in Brisbane before rain interrupted play on day one Though Jasprit Bumrah kept it tight, his pace seemed to dip a bit, while Mohammed Siraj conceded runs, including getting hit off a cracking pull shot for a four by Khawaja. Akash Deep, one of the two changes in the Indian XI for this Test, was wayward at the start of his spell but troubled McSweeney with the outgoing deliveries. It's good for India that rain halted play as they can regroup and come back stronger on day two, which will see 98 overs bowled, eight more than the usual limit. Weather forecast for remaining four days in Brisbane? While day one of the Gabba Test got abandoned due to continuous rain, day two would be dryer; as per Accuweather, the chances of rain are a mere eight per cent, though extensive cloud cover is expected. On Monday (Dec 16), day three of the third Test, there is a 69 per cent rain probability, with expected precipitation for 90 minutes. While the temperature would be around 28 degrees Celsius, rain interruptions are expected. On the last two days of the Test (Tuesday and Wednesday), rain probability is around 84 per cent and 56 per cent, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT, Australia vs India, Gabba Test: Weather forecast for remaining four days in Brisbane

<p>Play was called off early on day one of the 3rd BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane due to continuous rain. The action will resume on day two at the usual time (5:50 AM IST), with a minimum of 98 overs to be bowled, eight more than the usual quota.</p>

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<p>India won the toss in Brisbane, asking Australia to bat first. Unlike how it panned out for the visitors in the first two Tests, they failed to get an early breakthrough. Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney looked settled out in the middle, with the veteran left-hander hitting a few fours.</p>

<p>His pull shot to seamer Mohammed Siraj for a boundary was perhaps the best.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, midway through the sixth over, the first rain interruption took place as the covers came in quickly. Though the dark clouds vanished soon after, the second spell abandoned the first day’s play, with Australia’s scorecard reading 28/0 in 13.2 overs. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the hosts, they made just one change, bringing in now-fit seasoned campaigner Josh Hazlewood, who replaced Scott Boland; the Indian camp made two, dropping Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana, roping in Ravindra Jadeja and seamer Akash Deep as their replacements.</p>

<p>Besides, amid talks over Rohit Sharma’s batting position, the Indian captain looks likely to continue playing at number six, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal slated to take on the new ball.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Rohit missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, he linked up with the Test squad midway through that game, making himself available for the second Test in Adelaide. The veteran batter played the only warm-up match under the lights against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, getting out cheaply caught behind.</p>

<p>During the Day/Night Test in Adelaide, Rohit batted at number six after much deliberation, an experiment that failed miserably.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul, rewarded for his Perth outing, opened in the second game and got out early in both innings, while Rohit looked out of his element throughout. Boland trapped him in the front of the wicket on three in the first innings, while Captain Pat Cummins clean bowled him off a Jaffa in the second on six.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a collective batting failure resulted in India conceding a 1-0 lead inside three days at the Adelaide Oval, with the Test series score line reading 1-1.&nbsp;</p>

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Play was called off early on day one of the 3rd BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane due to continuous rain. The action will resume on day two at the usual time (5:50 AM IST), with a minimum of 98 overs to be bowled, eight more than the usual quota.

Play was called off early on day one of the 3rd BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane due to continuous rain. The action will resume on day two at the usual time (5:50 AM IST), with a minimum of 98 overs to be bowled, eight more than the usual quota. Play has been stopped today due to rain. Play will resume tomorrow and all following days at 09:50am with minimum 98 overs to be bowled.#AUSvIND — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 14, 2024 × India won the toss in Brisbane, asking Australia to bat first. Unlike how it panned out for the visitors in the first two Tests, they failed to get an early breakthrough. Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney looked settled out in the middle, with the veteran left-hander hitting a few fours. His pull shot to seamer Mohammed Siraj for a boundary was perhaps the best. Usman Khawaja puts away his first boundary of the day with this cracking shot off Siraj 👌#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xHJlbrFF8o — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 14, 2024 × Meanwhile, midway through the sixth over, the first rain interruption took place as the covers came in quickly. Though the dark clouds vanished soon after, the second spell abandoned the first day’s play, with Australia’s scorecard reading 28/0 in 13.2 overs. ALSO READ: BGT: Mohammed Siraj booed by Australian fans in Brisbane before rain interrupted play on day one For the hosts, they made just one change, bringing in now-fit seasoned campaigner Josh Hazlewood, who replaced Scott Boland; the Indian camp made two, dropping Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana, roping in Ravindra Jadeja and seamer Akash Deep as their replacements. Besides, amid talks over Rohit Sharma’s batting position, the Indian captain looks likely to continue playing at number six, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal slated to take on the new ball. As Rohit missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, he linked up with the Test squad midway through that game, making himself available for the second Test in Adelaide. The veteran batter played the only warm-up match under the lights against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, getting out cheaply caught behind. During the Day/Night Test in Adelaide, Rohit batted at number six after much deliberation, an experiment that failed miserably. Rahul, rewarded for his Perth outing, opened in the second game and got out early in both innings, while Rohit looked out of his element throughout. Boland trapped him in the front of the wicket on three in the first innings, while Captain Pat Cummins clean bowled him off a Jaffa in the second on six. However, a collective batting failure resulted in India conceding a 1-0 lead inside three days at the Adelaide Oval, with the Test series score line reading 1-1. (With inputs from agencies

BGT, Gabba Test, AUS vs IND: Continuous rain forces early stumps on day one in Brisbane

<p>Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Josh Hazlewood will return to the playing XI for the third BGT Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane starting Saturday (Dec 14). The veteran seamer suffered a side strain following the conclusion of the series opener in Perth, missing the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide, which the hosts won by ten wickets. Hazlewood was replaced by Scott Boland, who picked five wickets in the second match, in the final XI for the third Test.</p>

<p>In the lead-up to the Gabba Test, Hazlewood underwent several fitness tests during the week. Unlike how both teams prepared on the centre wicket in the WACA simulation ahead of the Perth tie, Hazlewood had short-run ups and no spare wicket to train in Brisbane.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Instead, Hazlewood went out to the Allan Border Field on Thursday (Dec 12), bowling full throttle and training alongside teammate Mitchell Starc under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Daniel Vettori.</p>

<p>"He's had no hiccups. He had a really good bowl yesterday and a bowl in Adelaide a couple of days previous. The medical team is super confident,” Captain Cummins said ahead of the third Test.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>'Always tough to bench Boland'</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Cummins also commented on Boland’s omission, admitting it is way tougher to bench him than it appears.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At home, Boland averages 13.54, with the skipper hinting at his inclusion in the XI for any of the final two matches. Given how he performed at the iconic MCG against England on his Test debut, picking six wickets for just seven runs, Cummins informed Boland to prepare for the Boxing Day game against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's tough [leaving him out], he was fantastic in Adelaide," Cummins said.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, he spent quite a bit of time on the bench over the last 18 months, and whenever he plays he's fantastic. Shame for Scotty, but still a fair bit to play out in the series, so I'd be surprised if he doesn't get another crack at some point."</p>

<p>"[We told him] it's about preparing for the MCG because there's a good chance we might need you. History suggests there's always some form of natural attrition throughout a Test series. A good thing [is], he's probably played a Test earlier in the series than he maybe thought. Showed that his standards are still super high. [It's] about trying to set him up for the last two Test matches,” the skipper noted.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Here is Australia’s Playing XI for the Gabba Test against India –</h3>

<p>Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins ©, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Josh Hazlewood will return to the playing XI for the third BGT Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane starting Saturday (Dec 14).

Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Josh Hazlewood will return to the playing XI for the third BGT Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane starting Saturday (Dec 14). The veteran seamer suffered a side strain following the conclusion of the series opener in Perth, missing the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide, which the hosts won by ten wickets. Hazlewood was replaced by Scott Boland, who picked five wickets in the second match, in the final XI for the third Test. In the lead-up to the Gabba Test, Hazlewood underwent several fitness tests during the week. Unlike how both teams prepared on the centre wicket in the WACA simulation ahead of the Perth tie, Hazlewood had short-run ups and no spare wicket to train in Brisbane. ALSO READ: Amir Jangoo hits hundred on debut as West Indies complete ODI whitewash over Bangladesh Instead, Hazlewood went out to the Allan Border Field on Thursday (Dec 12), bowling full throttle and training alongside teammate Mitchell Starc under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Daniel Vettori. "He's had no hiccups. He had a really good bowl yesterday and a bowl in Adelaide a couple of days previous. The medical team is super confident,” Captain Cummins said ahead of the third Test. 'Always tough to bench Boland' Meanwhile, Cummins also commented on Boland’s omission, admitting it is way tougher to bench him than it appears. At home, Boland averages 13.54, with the skipper hinting at his inclusion in the XI for any of the final two matches. Given how he performed at the iconic MCG against England on his Test debut, picking six wickets for just seven runs, Cummins informed Boland to prepare for the Boxing Day game against India. "It's tough [leaving him out], he was fantastic in Adelaide," Cummins said. "Unfortunately, he spent quite a bit of time on the bench over the last 18 months, and whenever he plays he's fantastic. Shame for Scotty, but still a fair bit to play out in the series, so I'd be surprised if he doesn't get another crack at some point." "[We told him] it's about preparing for the MCG because there's a good chance we might need you. History suggests there's always some form of natural attrition throughout a Test series. A good thing [is], he's probably played a Test earlier in the series than he maybe thought. Showed that his standards are still super high. [It's] about trying to set him up for the last two Test matches,” the skipper noted. Here is Australia’s Playing XI for the Gabba Test against India – Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins ©, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Josh Hazlewood returns from injury as Australia announces playing XI for Gabba Test

<p>The cricket action Down Under returns to the Gabba in Brisbane, a venue Australia once called its fortress until India breached it the last time. What happened three years ago remains the greatest win in cricket, let alone for India in Tests, but now, a resurgent Australian Team has revenge on their mind. Will they regain their pride, or will India make it two in two at their new favourite ground? Here is the match preview and result prediction of Australia and India's 3rd BGT Test in Brisbane.</p>

<h2><strong>Match Preview</strong></h2>

<p>The score line is even after the first two Tests, something Sourav Ganguly predicted before it even began; however, how Australia scripted a comeback should worry India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Rohit Sharma’s return to the playing XI in Adelaide couldn’t prevent the inevitable; instead, it mounted a headache for the visiting camp over his batting position in the remaining three matches. Though he missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, Rohit played the Pink-Ball Test, batting at number six, solely to adjust KL Rahul at the top and reward him for his performance at the Optus Stadium.</p>

<p>With both failing across two innings, it remains to be seen if the management goes back to their strategy of opening with Rohit and playing KL at six or if they stick to their call and make no changes to the batting order for the Gabba tie.</p>

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<p>Besides, batting form remains a concern for India, with the visitors getting folded inside 200 in the first innings in both matches. Though they made merry in the second innings in Perth, smashing 487-6 Dec, the batters looked far from convincing overall.</p>

<p>Moreover, India’s bowling must step up at Gabba, where the pitch offers more assistance and spice for the seamers. With Jasprit Bumrah in red-hot form, he will remain the thorn in the flesh for the Aussies.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Australia is back in form, not entirely. After the Perth Test embarrassment, where they surrendered by 295 runs, Australia returned to the drawing board only to come back stronger in Adelaide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given Australia’s pace attack will be licking their lips looking at the Gabba surface, the time has come for the top order to also click, with the onus falling on the opening pair, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.</p>

<h2><strong>Result Prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Regardless of how well-placed Australia must be after levelling the series, India will enter this contest with a psychological advantage, knowing what they did the last time without several top players in the XI.</p>

<h3><strong>Predicted Playing XI of both teams</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Australia –</strong> Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon</p>

<p><strong>India –</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah</p>


The cricket action Down Under returns to the Gabba in Brisbane, a venue Australia once called its fortress until India breached it the last time. What happened three years ago remains the greatest win in cricket, let alone for India in Tests, but now, a resurgent Australian Team has revenge on their mind.

The cricket action Down Under returns to the Gabba in Brisbane, a venue Australia once called its fortress until India breached it the last time. What happened three years ago remains the greatest win in cricket, let alone for India in Tests, but now, a resurgent Australian Team has revenge on their mind. Will they regain their pride, or will India make it two in two at their new favourite ground? Here is the match preview and result prediction of Australia and India's 3rd BGT Test in Brisbane. Match Preview The score line is even after the first two Tests, something Sourav Ganguly predicted before it even began; however, how Australia scripted a comeback should worry India. Even Rohit Sharma’s return to the playing XI in Adelaide couldn’t prevent the inevitable; instead, it mounted a headache for the visiting camp over his batting position in the remaining three matches. Though he missed the BGT opener in Perth for personal reasons, Rohit played the Pink-Ball Test, batting at number six, solely to adjust KL Rahul at the top and reward him for his performance at the Optus Stadium. With both failing across two innings, it remains to be seen if the management goes back to their strategy of opening with Rohit and playing KL at six or if they stick to their call and make no changes to the batting order for the Gabba tie. ALSO READ: BGT: 'Big score's around the corner', Pat Cummins backs Steve Smith to regain form in Brisbane Test vs India Besides, batting form remains a concern for India, with the visitors getting folded inside 200 in the first innings in both matches. Though they made merry in the second innings in Perth, smashing 487-6 Dec, the batters looked far from convincing overall. Moreover, India’s bowling must step up at Gabba, where the pitch offers more assistance and spice for the seamers. With Jasprit Bumrah in red-hot form, he will remain the thorn in the flesh for the Aussies. On the other hand, Australia is back in form, not entirely. After the Perth Test embarrassment, where they surrendered by 295 runs, Australia returned to the drawing board only to come back stronger in Adelaide. Given Australia’s pace attack will be licking their lips looking at the Gabba surface, the time has come for the top order to also click, with the onus falling on the opening pair, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. Result Prediction Regardless of how well-placed Australia must be after levelling the series, India will enter this contest with a psychological advantage, knowing what they did the last time without several top players in the XI. Predicted Playing XI of both teams Australia – Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon India – Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah

BGT, Gabba Test Preview: Redemption or repetition? India-Australia gear up for blockbuster clash

<p>Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has vowed to turn into a regular bowler and throw as many overs as his team wants him to in the Brisbane Test against India. Marsh, dominantly a batting allrounder, has bowled just 21 overs in three innings across two games, with frontline seamers shouldering all the burden. Though Australia used just three seamers in India’s second innings in Adelaide, they would need Marsh, the bowler, at Gabba, the venue India beat them the last time.</p>

<p>Marsh suffered periodic back stiffness since the UK tour in September, where he bowled just once during the Lord’s ODI. Although there were plans to bowl him in the Sheffield Shield games in the lead-up to the marquee India series, ongoing back issues prevented him from doing so. Even during the series opener in Perth, he bowled 17 overs before pulling up sore, leading to Australia calling in Beau Webster as cover for the next game.</p>

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<p>Despite concerns over his fitness and availability for the Pink-Ball Test under the lights, Marsh retained his place but bowled just four overs in the game. With the series now tied and the momentum tilting towards the hosts, Marsh vows to work on his bowling, having put his trust in the bowling and medical staff.</p>

<p>"Not in my mind, no," said Marsh on being asked if there is a limit to the number of overs he can bowl at the Gabba.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'll try, and be ready to bowl as much as Patty needs me. Our allrounders haven't bowled a hell of a lot in Australia the last few years, but I am really thankful for our medical staff and Ronny [coach Andrew McDonald] and Patty, who have allowed me the space between that first and second Test to just get right for the game.</p>

<p>"I didn't bowl as much as I would have liked to in the lead-up to the series, but our medical staff, Ronnie and Patty were really clear. I trusted that,” he continued.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>‘I am well placed’</h2>

<p>With no Cameron Green around and Australia not using Nathan Lyon enough, let alone trying Travis Head as an option, Marsh is the only choice left with Cummins to try while resting his main speedsters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had an interrupted lead-in, but I am really well placed," Marsh said. "For me, it is about being able to contribute. Whether that is five overs and bowling the occasional good ball and getting a wicket or just bowling overs to give our boys a chop out. Right now, it [the back] is feeling as good as it has felt,” the allrounder noted.</p>

<p>The third Test begins on Saturday (Dec 14) in Brisbane. Australia and India have won one game each thus far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has vowed to turn into a regular bowler and throw as many overs as his team wants him to in the Brisbane Test against India. Marsh, dominantly a batting allrounder, has bowled just 21 overs in three innings across two games, with frontline seamers shouldering all the burden.

Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has vowed to turn into a regular bowler and throw as many overs as his team wants him to in the Brisbane Test against India. Marsh, dominantly a batting allrounder, has bowled just 21 overs in three innings across two games, with frontline seamers shouldering all the burden. Though Australia used just three seamers in India’s second innings in Adelaide, they would need Marsh, the bowler, at Gabba, the venue India beat them the last time. Marsh suffered periodic back stiffness since the UK tour in September, where he bowled just once during the Lord’s ODI. Although there were plans to bowl him in the Sheffield Shield games in the lead-up to the marquee India series, ongoing back issues prevented him from doing so. Even during the series opener in Perth, he bowled 17 overs before pulling up sore, leading to Australia calling in Beau Webster as cover for the next game. ALSO READ: BGT: India lock openers for Gabba Test as Rohit Sharma to continue batting at 6 – Report Despite concerns over his fitness and availability for the Pink-Ball Test under the lights, Marsh retained his place but bowled just four overs in the game. With the series now tied and the momentum tilting towards the hosts, Marsh vows to work on his bowling, having put his trust in the bowling and medical staff. "Not in my mind, no," said Marsh on being asked if there is a limit to the number of overs he can bowl at the Gabba. "I'll try, and be ready to bowl as much as Patty needs me. Our allrounders haven't bowled a hell of a lot in Australia the last few years, but I am really thankful for our medical staff and Ronny [coach Andrew McDonald] and Patty, who have allowed me the space between that first and second Test to just get right for the game. "I didn't bowl as much as I would have liked to in the lead-up to the series, but our medical staff, Ronnie and Patty were really clear. I trusted that,” he continued. ‘I am well placed’ With no Cameron Green around and Australia not using Nathan Lyon enough, let alone trying Travis Head as an option, Marsh is the only choice left with Cummins to try while resting his main speedsters. "I had an interrupted lead-in, but I am really well placed," Marsh said. "For me, it is about being able to contribute. Whether that is five overs and bowling the occasional good ball and getting a wicket or just bowling overs to give our boys a chop out. Right now, it [the back] is feeling as good as it has felt,” the allrounder noted. The third Test begins on Saturday (Dec 14) in Brisbane. Australia and India have won one game each thus far. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: Boost for Australia as Mitchell Marsh vows to turn into ‘regular bowler’ in Brisbane Test

<p>Team India has locked in their openers for the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane starting December 14, while the skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position has also been sealed, per the latest reports. After India drew first blood in this marquee five-match series with the win in Perth by 295 runs, they suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket loss in the second Test under the lights in Adelaide.</p>

<p>Following defeat&nbsp;in the Pink-Ball Test, several pundits and ex-cricketers shared contrasting views on India's batting order and failure. India conceded the lead within three days at the Adelaide Oval. With the scores level heading into Brisbane, reports of the team management locking KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers are doing rounds.</p>

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<p>This left-right combination did wonders for India in the series opener in Perth in Rohit Sharma’s absence, who missed the first Test due to personal reasons. Though both suffered Down Under blues in the first innings, they stitched a 202-run stand for the opening partnership, with Jaiswal completing his maiden Test hundred in Australia, hitting a superb 161.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the next game, both failed to replicate their Perth heroics, with Rohit failing miserably across both innings in his return game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, per the first practice session in Brisbane on Thursday (Dec 12), both openers hit the nets first before Rohit walked in earlier than the last time, replacing Rahul. KL returned for another batting session later. Considering India is unlikely to change their playing XI for the third time, barring injury concerns (if any), the batting order might look the same.</p>

<h2>Kohli, Bumrah take charge</h2>

<p>Another highlight of Team India’s first training session in Brisbane was Virat Kohli’s animated pep talk before the proceedings began. He assembled everyone and pumped them up before hitting the nets for an extended session. Virat also kept talking with batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate about working on the rising deliveries that troubled him twice in two matches.</p>

<p>On the other hand, pace leader Jasprit Bumrah led the charge, sharing inputs with newcomer Nitish Kumar Reddy on navigating his weight in the right direction, extracting more pace out of it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mohammed Siraj, who made headlines for his send-off to Travis Head during the Adelaide Test, also spent time with Team India’s video analyst Hari and bowling coach Morne Morkel, working on his release point to get more swing.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Team India has locked in their openers for the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane starting December 14, while the skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position has also been sealed, per the latest reports.

Team India has locked in their openers for the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane starting December 14, while the skipper Rohit Sharma’s batting position has also been sealed, per the latest reports. After India drew first blood in this marquee five-match series with the win in Perth by 295 runs, they suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket loss in the second Test under the lights in Adelaide. Following defeat in the Pink-Ball Test, several pundits and ex-cricketers shared contrasting views on India's batting order and failure. India conceded the lead within three days at the Adelaide Oval. With the scores level heading into Brisbane, reports of the team management locking KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers are doing rounds. ALSO READ: BGT, Gabba Test - BCCI needs robust selectors to take tough calls: Greg Chappell on Kohli, Rohit’s Test future This left-right combination did wonders for India in the series opener in Perth in Rohit Sharma’s absence, who missed the first Test due to personal reasons. Though both suffered Down Under blues in the first innings, they stitched a 202-run stand for the opening partnership, with Jaiswal completing his maiden Test hundred in Australia, hitting a superb 161. In the next game, both failed to replicate their Perth heroics, with Rohit failing miserably across both innings in his return game. However, per the first practice session in Brisbane on Thursday (Dec 12), both openers hit the nets first before Rohit walked in earlier than the last time, replacing Rahul. KL returned for another batting session later. Considering India is unlikely to change their playing XI for the third time, barring injury concerns (if any), the batting order might look the same. Kohli, Bumrah take charge Another highlight of Team India’s first training session in Brisbane was Virat Kohli’s animated pep talk before the proceedings began. He assembled everyone and pumped them up before hitting the nets for an extended session. Virat also kept talking with batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate about working on the rising deliveries that troubled him twice in two matches. On the other hand, pace leader Jasprit Bumrah led the charge, sharing inputs with newcomer Nitish Kumar Reddy on navigating his weight in the right direction, extracting more pace out of it. Mohammed Siraj, who made headlines for his send-off to Travis Head during the Adelaide Test, also spent time with Team India’s video analyst Hari and bowling coach Morne Morkel, working on his release point to get more swing. (With inputs from agencies)

BGT: India lock openers for Gabba Test, Rohit Sharma to continue batting at 6 – Report

<p>The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) stands equal at 1-1 and the series now moves to Brisbane where India breached the Fortress Gabba last time they played Australia. With their series-winning three-wicket Test victory on the tour of 2020/21, India became the first team in 32 years to beat Australia in a Test at the Gabba.</p>

<p>The visitors would be taking a lot of inspiration going into the Test, in-fact they need the inspiration after their 10-wicket drubbing in the second Test in Adelaide. The loss came despite being 1-0 ahead in the series after their 295-run win in the first Test of the series at Perth.</p>

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<h2><strong>Coming back to the Gabba - here's how the Test went down last time India played Australia in Brisbane&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against an Indian bowling side with no Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan, Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur bowled 115 overs along with Washington Sundar as the lone spinner and conceded 369 runs in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne scored a brilliant 108 while skipper Tim Paine scored a fifty. For India, Natarajan, Shardul and Sundar took three wickets apiece while Shardul chipped in with one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While batting, Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India and scored 44 – the third-highest individual score in the innings. India were in deep trouble at 186/6 before Sundar (62) and Thakur (67) added 123 runs for the seventh wicket. India eventually managed 336 runs in the first innings but conceded a decent 33-run lead.</p>

<p>In the second innings, Siraj took 5/73 and Thakur took 4/61 as Australia managed 294 with Steve Smith's 55 being the highest score of the innings. Needing 328 runs to win the match and the series, India finished day 4 at 4/0 in a ball less than two overs.</p>

<p>On the final day, India lost Rohit's wicket early but kept the charge going with Gill scoring 91, Pujara hitting 56, and Rahane's 22-ball 24 before Pant arrived.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The wicketkeeper-batter added 53 crucial runs with Sundar (22) for the sixth wicket before taking India home with a four in dying light and just like that fortress Gabba was breached and Pant, for his belligerent&nbsp;89 not out in the second innings, was adjudged Player of the Match.</p>


The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) stands equal at 1-1 and the series now moves to Brisbane where India breached the Fortress Gabba last time they played Australia.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) stands equal at 1-1 and the series now moves to Brisbane where India breached the Fortress Gabba last time they played Australia. With their series-winning three-wicket Test victory on the tour of 2020/21, India became the first team in 32 years to beat Australia in a Test at the Gabba. The visitors would be taking a lot of inspiration going into the Test, in-fact they need the inspiration after their 10-wicket drubbing in the second Test in Adelaide. The loss came despite being 1-0 ahead in the series after their 295-run win in the first Test of the series at Perth. Also Read: 'Good carry, pace and bounce,' awaits India at Gabba says pitch curator Coming back to the Gabba - here's how the Test went down last time India played Australia in Brisbane Australia won the toss and elected to bat first against an Indian bowling side with no Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja. Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan, Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur bowled 115 overs along with Washington Sundar as the lone spinner and conceded 369 runs in the first innings. Marnus Labuschagne scored a brilliant 108 while skipper Tim Paine scored a fifty. For India, Natarajan, Shardul and Sundar took three wickets apiece while Shardul chipped in with one. While batting, Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India and scored 44 – the third-highest individual score in the innings. India were in deep trouble at 186/6 before Sundar (62) and Thakur (67) added 123 runs for the seventh wicket. India eventually managed 336 runs in the first innings but conceded a decent 33-run lead. In the second innings, Siraj took 5/73 and Thakur took 4/61 as Australia managed 294 with Steve Smith's 55 being the highest score of the innings. Needing 328 runs to win the match and the series, India finished day 4 at 4/0 in a ball less than two overs. On the final day, India lost Rohit's wicket early but kept the charge going with Gill scoring 91, Pujara hitting 56, and Rahane's 22-ball 24 before Pant arrived. The wicketkeeper-batter added 53 crucial runs with Sundar (22) for the sixth wicket before taking India home with a four in dying light and just like that fortress Gabba was breached and Pant, for his belligerent 89 not out in the second innings, was adjudged Player of the Match.

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<p>Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed pacer Harshit Rana to retain his place in the playing XI for the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Brisbane which starts on December 14. The comments come as Pujara answered a question about changes in the playing XI after India's loss in the second BGT Test.</p>

<p>“I feel only one change might happen. Since the batting wasn't good, Washington Sundar can come in place of R Ashwin. Should someone come in place of Harshit Rana? In my opinion, no. You backed him and he performed well in the first match," said Pujara while talking on Star Sports.</p>

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<p>“He is a good bowler. You cannot drop him just because one match went bad. Probably the only change for me would be Sundar for Ashwin if the team feels the batting lineup needs strengthening,” he added.</p>

<p>Rana, who made his debut in the first BGT Test in Perth, has been impressive but not enough to make a huge impact. In his first Test, Rana took four wickets (three in first innings and one in second) but went wicketless in the second Test played under lights in Adelaide.</p>

<p>India won the first match by 295 runs but lost the second one by 10 wickets and they have looked desperate for a pacer to compliment Jasprit Bumrah, who has been outstanding so far with 12 wickets in two games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Mohammed Siraj has played his part with nine wickets in two games, he largely fits the bill of a third pacer but has been pushed to the frontline pair with Bumrah in Mohammed Shami's absence.</p>

<p>Shami, meanwhile, has bowled his full quota of four overs in all eight Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) T20 games, further proving that the bowler is almost 100 per cent fit for his much-awaited international return.</p>


Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed pacer Harshit Rana to retain his place in the playing XI for the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Brisbane which starts on December 14.

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed pacer Harshit Rana to retain his place in the playing XI for the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Brisbane which starts on December 14. The comments come as Pujara answered a question about changes in the playing XI after India's loss in the second BGT Test. “I feel only one change might happen. Since the batting wasn't good, Washington Sundar can come in place of R Ashwin. Should someone come in place of Harshit Rana? In my opinion, no. You backed him and he performed well in the first match," said Pujara while talking on Star Sports. Also Read: Harbhajan Singh backs Rohit Sharma at No. 6, suggests two changes for Brisbane Test “He is a good bowler. You cannot drop him just because one match went bad. Probably the only change for me would be Sundar for Ashwin if the team feels the batting lineup needs strengthening,” he added. Rana, who made his debut in the first BGT Test in Perth, has been impressive but not enough to make a huge impact. In his first Test, Rana took four wickets (three in first innings and one in second) but went wicketless in the second Test played under lights in Adelaide. India won the first match by 295 runs but lost the second one by 10 wickets and they have looked desperate for a pacer to compliment Jasprit Bumrah, who has been outstanding so far with 12 wickets in two games. While Mohammed Siraj has played his part with nine wickets in two games, he largely fits the bill of a third pacer but has been pushed to the frontline pair with Bumrah in Mohammed Shami's absence. Shami, meanwhile, has bowled his full quota of four overs in all eight Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) T20 games, further proving that the bowler is almost 100 per cent fit for his much-awaited international return.

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<p>The newest pace bowling sensation in world cricket, West Indies' Shamar Joseph, could be seen playing the T20 World Cup later this year, as per head coach Darren Sammy. After jolting Australia with his inspiring spell in the second innings of the Gabba Test, leading to a famous win, Sammy called Joseph an all-format bowler and is excited to try him out in all formats.</p>

<p>A day after suffering a blow on his toe off a Mitchell Starc Yorker, Joseph&nbsp;picked seven for 68 on day four, guiding West Indies to an incredible win, levelling the two-match Test series 1-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, on his international debut during the Adelaide Test, Joseph picked a five-wicket haul in the first innings, including picking Steve Smith of the first ball. He also scored a fifty, becoming the first player from the country and 14th overall to achieve this feat.</p>

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<p>Speaking highly of the pacer, who thus far has played just two white-ball games (two T20s in CPL last year), Sammy said although Joseph has impressed everyone with his impressive outing Down Under, he still has to go through the process to get into the scheme of things for the T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>"He will definitely be an all-format player," Sammy said. "I can't wait to get my hands on him in this squad. But look, everything has a process to it. That's the way myself, and the chairman of selectors operate. What he's done, he's created a really good headache for me with the World Cup coming up, building forward in the ODI team."</p>

<p>"We got other guys like Jayden Seales, who's injured at the moment. So, we're developing a core in all formats that enables us to pick from good positions, guys that are performing, and that's what you want as a cricketing nation,” former two-time T20 World Cup winner with West Indies said.</p>

<h2>Joseph to recover from toe injury</h2>

<p>Joseph showed heart and courage to bowl the spell on day four with an injured toe and win the match for his team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sammy said while they had the option to keep him here in Australia and let him train and gel with the white-ball squad, instead they asked Joseph to head home and recover and celebrate his performance with his family.</p>

<p>"We ride the wave that's happening there, but we won't go crazy," Sammy said. "If the guy's injured, let him go home and rest. That's probably the first time he's been away from home for so long. He's got a young family. So, we understand. Whatever we do is well-planned and well thought out."</p>

<p>"I think going home to his family, enjoying this moment is important. Because victories like that don't come around all the time. It's important that you enjoy these moments. Savour it so that it keeps you motivated to have more moments like that,” Sammy said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The white-ball series between Australia and West Indies begins on Friday with the first ODI in Melbourne.&nbsp;</p>


The newest pace bowling sensation in world cricket, West Indies' Shamar Joseph, could be seen playing the T20 World Cup later this year, as per head coach Darren Sammy.

The newest pace bowling sensation in world cricket, West Indies' Shamar Joseph, could be seen playing the T20 World Cup later this year, as per head coach Darren Sammy. After jolting Australia with his inspiring spell in the second innings of the Gabba Test, leading to a famous win, Sammy called Joseph an all-format bowler and is excited to try him out in all formats. A day after suffering a blow on his toe off a Mitchell Starc Yorker, Joseph picked seven for 68 on day four, guiding West Indies to an incredible win, levelling the two-match Test series 1-1. Earlier, on his international debut during the Adelaide Test, Joseph picked a five-wicket haul in the first innings, including picking Steve Smith of the first ball. He also scored a fifty, becoming the first player from the country and 14th overall to achieve this feat. ALSO READ: England announce playing XI for second Test vs India, Shoaib Bashir to replace injured Jack Leach Speaking highly of the pacer, who thus far has played just two white-ball games (two T20s in CPL last year), Sammy said although Joseph has impressed everyone with his impressive outing Down Under, he still has to go through the process to get into the scheme of things for the T20 World Cup. "He will definitely be an all-format player," Sammy said. "I can't wait to get my hands on him in this squad. But look, everything has a process to it. That's the way myself, and the chairman of selectors operate. What he's done, he's created a really good headache for me with the World Cup coming up, building forward in the ODI team." "We got other guys like Jayden Seales, who's injured at the moment. So, we're developing a core in all formats that enables us to pick from good positions, guys that are performing, and that's what you want as a cricketing nation,” former two-time T20 World Cup winner with West Indies said. Joseph to recover from toe injury Joseph showed heart and courage to bowl the spell on day four with an injured toe and win the match for his team. Sammy said while they had the option to keep him here in Australia and let him train and gel with the white-ball squad, instead they asked Joseph to head home and recover and celebrate his performance with his family. "We ride the wave that's happening there, but we won't go crazy," Sammy said. "If the guy's injured, let him go home and rest. That's probably the first time he's been away from home for so long. He's got a young family. So, we understand. Whatever we do is well-planned and well thought out." "I think going home to his family, enjoying this moment is important. Because victories like that don't come around all the time. It's important that you enjoy these moments. Savour it so that it keeps you motivated to have more moments like that,” Sammy said. The white-ball series between Australia and West Indies begins on Friday with the first ODI in Melbourne.

Gabba Test hero Shamar Joseph in line for 2024 T20 World Cup call-up, says coach Darren Sammy

<p>Australia Test opener Steve Smith has conceded that 'he could have retained the strike' instead of giving it to Josh Hazlewood against a firing Shamar Joseph in the second Test at the Gabba. Joseph dismissed Hazlewood instantly as West Indies registered its first Test win Down Under since 1997. With the eight-run win, West Indies also drew the two-match series 1-1. Joseph eventually finished with the figures of 7/68 in one of the greatest Test bowling spells.</p>

<p>"I've thought about it, whether we could do different things," Smith said. "Maybe I could have taken five balls against Shamar; he was on fire obviously. But then I run the risk of not getting a run off the last ball and 'Hoff' [Hazlewood] having to take all six from Alzarri."</p>

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<p>Smith, who carried the bat and finished on 91, praised Joseph for his exploits and agreed that he's a 'rare talent.'</p>

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<p>"I overheard a conversation, I think we were seven down just before lunch and I overheard him speaking to [West Indies captain] Kraigg [Brathwaite]... he's [Joseph] like, 'I'm bowling to the end, man'," Smith said.</p>

<p>"He's a rare talent and I think it's great for cricket what he was able to do and see the West Indies competing like they did. He just kept coming in, and actually probably bowled faster at the end rather than the start."</p>

<p>Joseph didn't bowl initially on day 4 (Jan 28) but once he did, he bowled a 10-over spell, sending Australia's chase in a spiral. He started with the wicket of Cameron Green before sending back Travis Head on the very next ball. Australia, who were cruising along at 113/2, suddenly were 113/4. Joseph didn't stop there as he sent back dangerous Mitchell Marsh for his next wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia's first innings hero Alex Carey also couldn't do much in front of the brilliance of Joseph as he was bowled on a yorker and the hosts were 136/6 in no time. Mitchell Starc then played some shots in his 21-run innings and added 35 runs for the seventh wicket with Steve Smith. Starc was finally removed by Joseph for his fifth wicket and the fire-breathing spell came to an end with the wicket of Pat Cummins. Shamar finished the game as he dismissed Hazlewood with a cracker of a delivery to take West Indies home.</p>


Australia Test opener Steve Smith has conceded that 'he could have retained the strike' instead of giving it to Josh Hazlewood against a firing Shamar Joseph in the second Test at the Gabba.

Australia Test opener Steve Smith has conceded that 'he could have retained the strike' instead of giving it to Josh Hazlewood against a firing Shamar Joseph in the second Test at the Gabba. Joseph dismissed Hazlewood instantly as West Indies registered its first Test win Down Under since 1997. With the eight-run win, West Indies also drew the two-match series 1-1. Joseph eventually finished with the figures of 7/68 in one of the greatest Test bowling spells. "I've thought about it, whether we could do different things," Smith said. "Maybe I could have taken five balls against Shamar; he was on fire obviously. But then I run the risk of not getting a run off the last ball and 'Hoff' [Hazlewood] having to take all six from Alzarri." It's all over!!! Shamar Joseph takes SEVEN #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/fsGR6cjvkj — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 28, 2024 × Smith, who carried the bat and finished on 91, praised Joseph for his exploits and agreed that he's a 'rare talent.' Also Read: Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India would not have lost Hyderabad Test to England - Vaughan's BOLD claim "I overheard a conversation, I think we were seven down just before lunch and I overheard him speaking to [West Indies captain] Kraigg [Brathwaite]... he's [Joseph] like, 'I'm bowling to the end, man'," Smith said. "He's a rare talent and I think it's great for cricket what he was able to do and see the West Indies competing like they did. He just kept coming in, and actually probably bowled faster at the end rather than the start." Joseph didn't bowl initially on day 4 (Jan 28) but once he did, he bowled a 10-over spell, sending Australia's chase in a spiral. He started with the wicket of Cameron Green before sending back Travis Head on the very next ball. Australia, who were cruising along at 113/2, suddenly were 113/4. Joseph didn't stop there as he sent back dangerous Mitchell Marsh for his next wicket. Australia's first innings hero Alex Carey also couldn't do much in front of the brilliance of Joseph as he was bowled on a yorker and the hosts were 136/6 in no time. Mitchell Starc then played some shots in his 21-run innings and added 35 runs for the seventh wicket with Steve Smith. Starc was finally removed by Joseph for his fifth wicket and the fire-breathing spell came to an end with the wicket of Pat Cummins. Shamar finished the game as he dismissed Hazlewood with a cracker of a delivery to take West Indies home.

‘Could’ve kept strike against Shamar Joseph instead of giving it to Hazlewood,’ admits Smith after Gabba loss

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<p>South Africa captain Dean Elgar has slammed the 'Gabba' pitch by calling it 'unsafe' after Proteas lost the game in under two days on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I did ask the umpires how long it goes on for before it is essentially unsafe. That's where the umpires' discretion comes in - it's not up to us players," Elgar was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The nature of the way it started to play with some seriously steep bounce with the old ball, you're kind of on a hiding to nothing as a batting group."</p>

<p>Elgar added that the cracks on the pitch and the uneven bounce meant that the older ball was flying across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The divots definitely played a big role with the sideways movement, the up and down and obviously the steep bounce, which is quite something to face. And also today the older ball was flying through which really shouldn't be happening."</p>

<p>Elgar also questioned whether the wrapping up of a five-day Test match in under two days was a good advertisement for the format or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You've got to ask yourself if that's a good advertisement for this format."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sa-2022-australia-win-gabba-test-inside-two-days-beat-proteas-by-6-wickets-on-lush-green-pitch-544192" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: AUS vs SA 2022: Australia win Gabba Test inside two days, beat Proteas by 6 wickets on lush-green pitch</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>ICC's definition of a poor pitch</strong></p>

<p>Notably, according to ICC's pitch guidelines, a poor pitch is one “that does not allow an even contest between bat and ball by favouring the bowlers too much (seam or spin), and not giving the batters from either team the opportunity to make runs.”</p>

<p>The match wrapped up in 142 overs with 15 wickets falling on the first day while 19 wickets tumbling on the second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia, chasing a party total of 35 were on the ropes as Proteas managed to bag 4 wickets. Another 50-60 runs and there was a high possibility that the South African pace battery would have managed to skittle the Aussies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting first on the usual-than-greenish Gabba deck, South Africa huffed and puffed their way to 152 after losing four wickets at the score of 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response, Australia did not fare much better as they managed to score 218, primarily due to Travis Head's 96-ball 92 runs inning that eventually proved to be the difference between the two sides.&nbsp;</p>

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South Africa captain Dean Elgar has slammed the 'Gabba' pitch by calling it 'unsafe' after Proteas lost the game in under two days on Sunday. "I did ask the umpires how long it goes on for before it is essentially unsafe.

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has slammed the 'Gabba' pitch by calling it 'unsafe' after Proteas lost the game in under two days on Sunday. "I did ask the umpires how long it goes on for before it is essentially unsafe. That's where the umpires' discretion comes in - it's not up to us players," Elgar was quoted as saying by AFP. "The nature of the way it started to play with some seriously steep bounce with the old ball, you're kind of on a hiding to nothing as a batting group." Elgar added that the cracks on the pitch and the uneven bounce meant that the older ball was flying across. "The divots definitely played a big role with the sideways movement, the up and down and obviously the steep bounce, which is quite something to face. And also today the older ball was flying through which really shouldn't be happening." Elgar also questioned whether the wrapping up of a five-day Test match in under two days was a good advertisement for the format or not. "You've got to ask yourself if that's a good advertisement for this format." Read more: AUS vs SA 2022: Australia win Gabba Test inside two days, beat Proteas by 6 wickets on lush-green pitch ICC's definition of a poor pitch Notably, according to ICC's pitch guidelines, a poor pitch is one “that does not allow an even contest between bat and ball by favouring the bowlers too much (seam or spin), and not giving the batters from either team the opportunity to make runs.” The match wrapped up in 142 overs with 15 wickets falling on the first day while 19 wickets tumbling on the second. Australia, chasing a party total of 35 were on the ropes as Proteas managed to bag 4 wickets. Another 50-60 runs and there was a high possibility that the South African pace battery would have managed to skittle the Aussies. Batting first on the usual-than-greenish Gabba deck, South Africa huffed and puffed their way to 152 after losing four wickets at the score of 27. In response, Australia did not fare much better as they managed to score 218, primarily due to Travis Head's 96-ball 92 runs inning that eventually proved to be the difference between the two sides. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pujara's Southampton ton during the 2018 England tour, 521-run tally in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, 153 in Johannesburg Test in 2013 and many more such knocks have made him an indispensable part of the red-ball squad. Though he was dropped for the Sri Lanka home series early this year, his zeal to bounce back saw him return for the one-off Test versus England in&nbsp;July, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, after a splendid County Championship for Sussex. While he has scored over 600 runs in the ongoing Royal London One-Day Cup for Sussex, Pujara took some time out to have a Q/A session with his fans on Twitter on Wednesday (August 24).</p>

<p>During the interaction, Pujara replied to a cricket-based website when asked about his favourite overseas triumph. The right-hander chose the famous Gabba Test win in this regard.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Pujara has been part of several memorable Test wins for India, especially under&nbsp;Virat Kohli's captaincy era. He was part of the Lord's Test wins in 2014 and 2021, J'burg victory in 2018, 31-run triumph over Australia in the Adelaide Test in 2018 followed by the MCG Test win in the same tour, The Oval victory versus hosts England last year. However, the Gabba Test win truly remains special which came versus the mighty Aussies in the 2021/22 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.</p>

<p>Talking about the Gabba Test, a second-stringed Ajinkya Rahane-led India came into the four-match Test series finale versus Tim Paine &amp; Co. with the scoreline reading 1-1. After conceding a vital 33-run lead to the home side, India chased down a competitive 328 on the final day riding on Shubman Gill's classy 91, Pujara's gutsy 56 and Rishabh Pant's 89 not out to clinch the series 2-1.</p>


Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India.

Cheteshwar Pujara has been an integral part of India's Test line-up ever since he made his debut. While Pujara was initially labelled as a home bully, he has played some memorable knocks in tough overseas conditions for Team India. Pujara's Southampton ton during the 2018 England tour, 521-run tally in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, 153 in Johannesburg Test in 2013 and many more such knocks have made him an indispensable part of the red-ball squad. Though he was dropped for the Sri Lanka home series early this year, his zeal to bounce back saw him return for the one-off Test versus England in July, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, after a splendid County Championship for Sussex. While he has scored over 600 runs in the ongoing Royal London One-Day Cup for Sussex, Pujara took some time out to have a Q/A session with his fans on Twitter on Wednesday (August 24). During the interaction, Pujara replied to a cricket-based website when asked about his favourite overseas triumph. The right-hander chose the famous Gabba Test win in this regard. Gabba 2021 https://t.co/2lJDhSrpZQ — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 24, 2022 × ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli, Babar Azam exchange greetings before India-Pakistan showdown at Asia Cup It is to be noted that Pujara has been part of several memorable Test wins for India, especially under Virat Kohli's captaincy era. He was part of the Lord's Test wins in 2014 and 2021, J'burg victory in 2018, 31-run triumph over Australia in the Adelaide Test in 2018 followed by the MCG Test win in the same tour, The Oval victory versus hosts England last year. However, the Gabba Test win truly remains special which came versus the mighty Aussies in the 2021/22 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Talking about the Gabba Test, a second-stringed Ajinkya Rahane-led India came into the four-match Test series finale versus Tim Paine & Co. with the scoreline reading 1-1. After conceding a vital 33-run lead to the home side, India chased down a competitive 328 on the final day riding on Shubman Gill's classy 91, Pujara's gutsy 56 and Rishabh Pant's 89 not out to clinch the series 2-1.

Gabba 2021, Lord's 2014 or J'burg 2018? India's Cheteshwar Pujara picks his favourite overseas Test triumph

<p>India created history by winning their second successive Test series in Australia during the 2020/21 tour. After the first Test, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Virat Kohli-led India were trailing 1-0 post a shambolic performance in the opening match, which they lost by eight wickets.</p>

<p>After the series opener loss, India were without regular captain Kohli, who travelled back home for the birth of his first child. Hence, Ajinkya Rahane was the stand-in captain and&nbsp;had plethora of young guns at his disposal as India hoped for a turnaround. The visitors battled several odds -- injuries, reports of alleged bio-bubble breach, sledging, racial abuse, etc. -- to not only bounce back in style and but also ended&nbsp;Australia's 32-year-old unbeaten streak at The Gabba, Brisbane in the series decider to eventually win 2-1.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a recently-released documentary Badon mein tha Dum, celebrating India's historic series triumph Down Under in 2020/21, Rishabh Pant -- the then second-highest run-getter for the visitors -- shared an untold story about Shubman Gill. In a 328-run chase, on the final day of the series, Indian opener Gill scored a magnificent 91 to lay the foundation before Pant's 89 not out and Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty 56 took India home in the Brisbane Test.</p>

<p>Missing out on his maiden Test ton, Gill was livid with himself and Pant spoke about his reaction after being dismissed. "Gill and I had discussed that we wanted to win the match and not just draw it. Gill was hitting the pull shot, the cut shot. I was feeling happy because we had discussed it. In my mind, I had only one thought that we have to win. When Gill got out, he was furious after he came back. He was shouting, 'What have I done?' and was cursing himself. I told him… 'Don't worry, you have batted well'," said Pant on the docudrama<em>.</em></p>

<p>Currently, both Pant and Gill are part of India's Test line-up, which is gearing up for their rescheduled fifth and final match versus Ben Stokes-led England, on July 1 in Edgbaston. The duo will now look to take India to their first-ever series win on English soil since 2007 as India lead the incomplete five-match Tests 2-1.</p>


India created history by winning their second successive Test series in Australia during the 2020/21 tour. After the first Test, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Virat Kohli-led India were trailing 1-0 post a shambolic performance in the opening match, which they lost by eight wickets.

India created history by winning their second successive Test series in Australia during the 2020/21 tour. After the first Test, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Virat Kohli-led India were trailing 1-0 post a shambolic performance in the opening match, which they lost by eight wickets. After the series opener loss, India were without regular captain Kohli, who travelled back home for the birth of his first child. Hence, Ajinkya Rahane was the stand-in captain and had plethora of young guns at his disposal as India hoped for a turnaround. The visitors battled several odds -- injuries, reports of alleged bio-bubble breach, sledging, racial abuse, etc. -- to not only bounce back in style and but also ended Australia's 32-year-old unbeaten streak at The Gabba, Brisbane in the series decider to eventually win 2-1. ALSO READ | 'He had tears rolling...': Tim Paine recalls Md Siraj's racism incident during India-Australia Sydney Test In a recently-released documentary Badon mein tha Dum, celebrating India's historic series triumph Down Under in 2020/21, Rishabh Pant -- the then second-highest run-getter for the visitors -- shared an untold story about Shubman Gill. In a 328-run chase, on the final day of the series, Indian opener Gill scored a magnificent 91 to lay the foundation before Pant's 89 not out and Cheteshwar Pujara's gritty 56 took India home in the Brisbane Test. Missing out on his maiden Test ton, Gill was livid with himself and Pant spoke about his reaction after being dismissed. "Gill and I had discussed that we wanted to win the match and not just draw it. Gill was hitting the pull shot, the cut shot. I was feeling happy because we had discussed it. In my mind, I had only one thought that we have to win. When Gill got out, he was furious after he came back. He was shouting, 'What have I done?' and was cursing himself. I told him… 'Don't worry, you have batted well'," said Pant on the docudrama. Currently, both Pant and Gill are part of India's Test line-up, which is gearing up for their rescheduled fifth and final match versus Ben Stokes-led England, on July 1 in Edgbaston. The duo will now look to take India to their first-ever series win on English soil since 2007 as India lead the incomplete five-match Tests 2-1.

He shouted 'What have...': Pant recalls Gill's reaction after falling for 91 during Brisbane Test run-chase

<p>Cheteshwar Pujara's performance in the Australia tour earned him a lot of praise. He stood like a wall in front of the best Australian bowling attack, especially during the fourth Test at the Gabba. Pujara suffered multiple blows but stood tall and scored a gritty 56 runs that proved vital in Team India's win against the Aussies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australian opener Marcus Harris, recently, recalled the brave knock played by Pujara at the Gabba and said that he batted&nbsp;"like an Australian".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The final day was amazing to watch. We were thinking the whole day if they would go for the runs or not. I think Rishabh played the best innings that day, but for Pujara to be copping an absolute barrage from everyone, it felt like he batted a bit like an Australian, taking everything on the chest and getting on with it. The rest of the team just batted around him," Harris said on ‘Cricket Life Stories’ YouTube channel.</p>

<p>However, former Indian opener Wassim Jaffer took a dig at Harris' comments and tweeted: "Wonder why the Australians didn't bat like Australians."</p>

<p>Harris even lauded Pant for his "unbelievable" innings that helped Team India breach the fortress of Gabba.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Rishabh Pant’s innings was unbelievable. Everyone says he has magic in him, and he has showed that a few times now. It was disappointing to lose the series but sometimes in cricket you just have tip your hat and say they were too good for us," Harris signed off.</p>


Cheteshwar Pujara's performance in the Australia tour earned him a lot of praise. He stood like a wall in front of the best Australian bowling attack, especially during the fourth Test at the Gabba.

Cheteshwar Pujara's performance in the Australia tour earned him a lot of praise. He stood like a wall in front of the best Australian bowling attack, especially during the fourth Test at the Gabba. Pujara suffered multiple blows but stood tall and scored a gritty 56 runs that proved vital in Team India's win against the Aussies. ALSO READ: 'Felt somewhere that my name might pop up': Chahal on squad for England tour Australian opener Marcus Harris, recently, recalled the brave knock played by Pujara at the Gabba and said that he batted "like an Australian". “The final day was amazing to watch. We were thinking the whole day if they would go for the runs or not. I think Rishabh played the best innings that day, but for Pujara to be copping an absolute barrage from everyone, it felt like he batted a bit like an Australian, taking everything on the chest and getting on with it. The rest of the team just batted around him," Harris said on ‘Cricket Life Stories’ YouTube channel. However, former Indian opener Wassim Jaffer took a dig at Harris' comments and tweeted: "Wonder why the Australians didn't bat like Australians." Harris even lauded Pant for his "unbelievable" innings that helped Team India breach the fortress of Gabba. “Rishabh Pant’s innings was unbelievable. Everyone says he has magic in him, and he has showed that a few times now. It was disappointing to lose the series but sometimes in cricket you just have tip your hat and say they were too good for us," Harris signed off.

Cricket: Wasim Jaffer takes dig at Marcus Harris on saying Pujara batted like Aussies at Gabba 

<p>India scripted history after winning the Gabba Test and breaching Australia's fortress. The visitors ended Australia's 30-year long streak in Brisbane and also sealed the series (2-1) going on top of the WTC table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former England spinner Graeme Swann congratulated India and called them "virtually unbeatable" after their historic Test triumph in Australia. He went on to say that if England manages to beat hosts India, it could be bigged that Ashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"England always saying 'well the Ashes are coming up'. Australia are not the best team in the world anymore. They used to be, by miles, ... they're not now, but we're obsessed with this," Swann told tabloid 'The Sun'.</p>

<p>Joe Root and Co. will be touring to India for a four-match Test series, beginning on February 5, followed by five T20 Internationals and three ODIs.</p>

<p>"We have to move away from looking forward to the Ashes series. I think beating India in India is a far higher thing to strive for right now. They're virtually unbeatable in India since we beat them in 2012. Why isn't that the whole thing?" he asked.</p>

<p>According to Swann, if England wants to be at the top in the cricketing world, they should move away from the fixation of just trying to beat Australia in away series.</p>

<p>He urged the young English team to learn from past mistakes and learn to take on the spin like Kevin Pietersen, who's prolific scores helped England beat India at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Why aren't people saying 'right, this is a chance to get this team with good players of spin, use their feet, change the whole way we face spin bowling, and then we can beat India'.</p>

<p>"We're not going to beat India unless spinners are taking wickets and then we've got someone batting like we had with Kevin Pietersen."</p>

<p>Swann feels former captain Pietersen changed the way England played against spin.</p>

<p>"He was ultra-aggressive. Let's face it KP was a brilliant player and he batted unbelievably well there.</p>

<p>"We haven't done it since, we haven't learnt from how Kev batted on that trip and haven't gone on and used that as the blueprint."</p>

<p>(Inputs from PTI)&nbsp;</p>


India scripted history after winning the Gabba Test and breaching Australia's fortress. The visitors ended Australia's 30-year long streak in Brisbane and also sealed the series (2-1) going on top of the WTC table.

India scripted history after winning the Gabba Test and breaching Australia's fortress. The visitors ended Australia's 30-year long streak in Brisbane and also sealed the series (2-1) going on top of the WTC table. Former England spinner Graeme Swann congratulated India and called them "virtually unbeatable" after their historic Test triumph in Australia. He went on to say that if England manages to beat hosts India, it could be bigged that Ashes. "England always saying 'well the Ashes are coming up'. Australia are not the best team in the world anymore. They used to be, by miles, ... they're not now, but we're obsessed with this," Swann told tabloid 'The Sun'. Joe Root and Co. will be touring to India for a four-match Test series, beginning on February 5, followed by five T20 Internationals and three ODIs. "We have to move away from looking forward to the Ashes series. I think beating India in India is a far higher thing to strive for right now. They're virtually unbeatable in India since we beat them in 2012. Why isn't that the whole thing?" he asked. According to Swann, if England wants to be at the top in the cricketing world, they should move away from the fixation of just trying to beat Australia in away series. He urged the young English team to learn from past mistakes and learn to take on the spin like Kevin Pietersen, who's prolific scores helped England beat India at home. "Why aren't people saying 'right, this is a chance to get this team with good players of spin, use their feet, change the whole way we face spin bowling, and then we can beat India'. "We're not going to beat India unless spinners are taking wickets and then we've got someone batting like we had with Kevin Pietersen." Swann feels former captain Pietersen changed the way England played against spin. "He was ultra-aggressive. Let's face it KP was a brilliant player and he batted unbelievably well there. "We haven't done it since, we haven't learnt from how Kev batted on that trip and haven't gone on and used that as the blueprint." (Inputs from PTI)

'Beating India in India is a far higher thing to strive': Former England spinner Graeme Swann

<p>Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara earned a lot of praise for his performance in the famous Gabba win against Australia in Brisbane. The batsman scored brave knock of 56 runs in 211 balls (his slowest-ever Test half-century) helped batsmen like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant to swing their bats freely.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-australian-fan-chants-vande-mataram-during-gabba-test-video-goes-viral-357939" hreflang="en">Watch: Australian fan chants 'Vande Mataram' during Gabba Test, video goes viral</a></p>

<p>Despite suffering blows from Australia's world-class pace attack, Pujara stood his ground in order to not lose a wicket and put the visitors under pressure. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, in particular, led the short ball brigade, as Pujara was hit on different parts of the body at least 10 times.</p>

<p>"From my early days, I am not in the habit of taking pain- killers. That’s why my threshold to bear pain is pretty high. You play for so long, you get used to getting hit," Pujara told Indian Express.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kevin-pietersen-warns-team-india-ahead-of-england-series-357913" hreflang="en">Kevin Pietersen warns Team India ahead of England series</a></p>

<p>"I mostly got hit from one end and that too against (Pat) Cummins. There was this crack on the pitch around the short- of-length spot from where the ball would just take off. Cummins has the skill to make the ball rear up from there and make it follow you. In case I took my hand up to defend it, there was a risk that I would glove the ball. Considering the match situation and how we couldn’t afford to lose wickets, I decided to let the ball hit my body."</p>

<p>During the knock, the ball struck Pujara's finger. The particular blow made batting difficult for the Indian batsman. "It is tough to hold the bat, the grip was slightly loose. So you can’t hit the ball where you want to," he explained.</p>

<p>He talked about the series win and said: "That time (2018-19) it was the first win in Australia but this one is really special."</p>


Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara earned a lot of praise for his performance in the famous Gabba win against Australia in Brisbane. The batsman scored brave knock of 56 runs in 211 balls (his slowest-ever Test half-century) helped batsmen like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant to swing their bats freely.

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara earned a lot of praise for his performance in the famous Gabba win against Australia in Brisbane. The batsman scored brave knock of 56 runs in 211 balls (his slowest-ever Test half-century) helped batsmen like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant to swing their bats freely. ALSO READ: Watch: Australian fan chants 'Vande Mataram' during Gabba Test, video goes viral Despite suffering blows from Australia's world-class pace attack, Pujara stood his ground in order to not lose a wicket and put the visitors under pressure. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, in particular, led the short ball brigade, as Pujara was hit on different parts of the body at least 10 times. "From my early days, I am not in the habit of taking pain- killers. That’s why my threshold to bear pain is pretty high. You play for so long, you get used to getting hit," Pujara told Indian Express. ALSO READ: Kevin Pietersen warns Team India ahead of England series "I mostly got hit from one end and that too against (Pat) Cummins. There was this crack on the pitch around the short- of-length spot from where the ball would just take off. Cummins has the skill to make the ball rear up from there and make it follow you. In case I took my hand up to defend it, there was a risk that I would glove the ball. Considering the match situation and how we couldn’t afford to lose wickets, I decided to let the ball hit my body." During the knock, the ball struck Pujara's finger. The particular blow made batting difficult for the Indian batsman. "It is tough to hold the bat, the grip was slightly loose. So you can’t hit the ball where you want to," he explained. He talked about the series win and said: "That time (2018-19) it was the first win in Australia but this one is really special."

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<p>The seventh-wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar put India back in contention to draw the final Test match against mighty Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-a-beautiful-partnership-cricketing-stalwarts-praise-record-7th-wicket-partnership-between-shardul-thakur-and-washington-sundar-357255" hreflang="en">'What a beautiful partnership': Cricketing stalwarts praise record 7th wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar</a></p>

<p>India began their day with 62 runs at the loss of the opening pair. However, the struggle continued as the visitors were down and 186 after losing six wickets. As it seemed that Australia were all over the match before&nbsp;Thakur and Sundar's 123-run partnership which turned the odds in India's favour. Shardul Thakur scored 67 runs off 115 balls and Washington Sundar scored 62 runs in 144 balls on his debut. Sundar became the 3rd Indian cricketer to hit a half-century and take a three-wicket haul on his Test debut. All three achieved the feat in their team's first innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Josh Hazlewood's fiver helped Aussies bowl India out on 336. Mohammed Siraj's cameo in the final moments helped visitors narrow their gap to 33 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia came down to bat for just remaining six overs before concluding the day. Opener David Warner came down to bat with intent and smashed three consecutive boundaries off Siraj's over. Australia ended their day 21 runs on-board with loss of no wickets. Tim Paine and Co. are desperate for a win but are worried due to heavy rains predicted on Day 4. Both heavyweights will head to dramatic grand finale to the tour.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Playing XI:&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>India:</strong> Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan</p>

<p><strong>Australia:</strong> David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (c &amp; wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood</p>


The seventh-wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar put India back in contention to draw the final Test match against mighty Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

The seventh-wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar put India back in contention to draw the final Test match against mighty Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy. ALSO READ: 'What a beautiful partnership': Cricketing stalwarts praise record 7th wicket partnership between Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar India began their day with 62 runs at the loss of the opening pair. However, the struggle continued as the visitors were down and 186 after losing six wickets. As it seemed that Australia were all over the match before Thakur and Sundar's 123-run partnership which turned the odds in India's favour. Shardul Thakur scored 67 runs off 115 balls and Washington Sundar scored 62 runs in 144 balls on his debut. Sundar became the 3rd Indian cricketer to hit a half-century and take a three-wicket haul on his Test debut. All three achieved the feat in their team's first innings. Josh Hazlewood's fiver helped Aussies bowl India out on 336. Mohammed Siraj's cameo in the final moments helped visitors narrow their gap to 33 runs. Australia came down to bat for just remaining six overs before concluding the day. Opener David Warner came down to bat with intent and smashed three consecutive boundaries off Siraj's over. Australia ended their day 21 runs on-board with loss of no wickets. Tim Paine and Co. are desperate for a win but are worried due to heavy rains predicted on Day 4. Both heavyweights will head to dramatic grand finale to the tour. Playing XI: India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan Australia: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (c & wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

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