India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: IND will take on AUS at the Gabba.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 2, Live Cricket Score Updates: Rain might play spoilsport once again in Brisbane with weather forecast claiming a couple of showers in the morning of the India vs Australia 3rd Test. However, the good news for cricket fans is that as the day progresses, the weather shows slight improvement so a total washout is unlikely.
The first day of the Test match was already abandoned after just 13.2 overs bowled which led to Cricket Australia having to issue refunds to over 30,000 fans who came to see the match. This due to a CA policy which says at least 15 overs have to be bowled or else fans should be refunded.
Australia currently have Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney in the middle with 28/0 on the board as the Indian pacers will look to seize the advantage on a cloudy day.
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India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1: Follow all the updates from Day 2 of the 3rd Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia from the Gabba in Brisbane.
India vs Australia: Apart from the toss, the interest in the game was about the inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja at Gabba. (AP)
Notes from a rainy Brisbane day: Team India selection puzzle, Allan Border’s series prediction and fans winning refund battle
The Gabba Test match between India and Australia generated significant excitement even before the toss, with the inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI being a major talking point.
Speculation about Jadeja’s inclusion intensified when he was spotted bowling alongside Ashwin during the pre-match warm-up. This led to discussions among commentators and fans regarding the potential exclusion of either Jadeja or Ashwin from the playing XI. Ultimately, Jadeja was selected, while Sundar was left out.
Jadeja’s inclusion has been a point of interest throughout the series. He was reportedly rested from intense training in the lead-up to the first two Tests, likely due to the presence of left-handed batters Travis Head and Alex Carey in the Australian lineup. However, with the possibility of spin becoming more influential as the pitch deteriorates, Jadeja’s selection suggests a shift in India’s strategy for the Brisbane Test.
The Gabba pitch is expected to offer assistance to spinners later in the match, particularly if rain delays persist. This factor likely played a significant role in Jadeja’s inclusion in the playing XI. (READ MORE)
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First uploaded on: 15-12-2024 at 03:20 IST
