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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3, Live: Match resumes

The match has resumed after a short rain break. Thank god it was just a quick shower. Ravindra Jadeja will be bowling the over for India as to everyone’s surprise, Australia have not declared yet. Alex Carey and Nathan Lyon will continue to bat. 

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3, Live: Match to restart at…

Good news for all the fans as the rain has stopped in Brisbane. The covers have been removed by the ground staff and after doing a quick ground check, the match officials have stated that the game will resume at 6:15 AM (IST). 

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Heavy Criticism For Rohit Sharma

The commentators, including former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, has been sharp with his criticism for the Indian team, especially Rohit Sharma. The poor morale shown by Rohit and the team, the lack of energy and plans, as well as surprising bowling changes have seen the India skipper come in the line of fire.

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 3: Rain Stops Play

What we were afraid of has happened! Rain has stopped play at the Gabba. If it stays like this for long, expect Australia to declare at the score they are on. The covers are on.

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: No Intent From Australia To Declare?

There seems to be no intent from Australia to declare, with Josh Hazlewood also padded up to bat next. Meanwhile, the fact that Rohit Sharma isn’t using Jasprit Bumrah in attack is surprising everyone, including the commentators. What’s India’s strategy here?

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Bumrah Removed After Taking Wicket

Not, it’s not a change of ends. Jasprit Bumrah has been swapped by Akash Deep while Ravindra Jadeja has continued from the other end. Bumrah is on the field which means there’s no injury concern as well. This is quite a big SURPRISE!!!

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Akash Deep Replaces Jasprit Bumrah

In another surprising move by skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah has been swapped with Akash Deep right after the marquee pacer claimed a wicket. Is that only a change of ends?

India vs Australia Live: Jasprit Bumrah Strikes Again, Australia Lose 8th Wicket

WICKET! Just as Mitchell Starc started to show some attacking intent, Jasprit Bumrah fought back to remove him. Rishabh Pant takes a fine catch behind the stumps as Australia lose their 8th wicket.

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: FIFTY FOR ALEX CAREY

Half-century for Alex Carey! As was expected, the Australian wicket-keeper batter quickly raced to complete the milestone. There still remains no intent from the hosts to accelerate the run-rate. This could mean that they are planning to bat for long. 

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Rohit’s Big Jadeja Surprise

Surprise Surprise as Ravindra Jadeja partners Jasprit Bumrah in attack early morning. Has he been brought specifically for Alex Carey? Quite an interesting bowling attack call from Rohit Sharma. 

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 3 Live: Bumrah Begins India’s Action With The Ball

We are underway at The Gabba! Jasprit Bumrah eyes his 6th scalp of the innings as India aim to wrap up the Australian tail quickly. It’s windy in the middle and the conditions might help Indian pacers a little. 

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: 5 Minute Delay Confirmed

The players are waiting at the boundary rope to start the match but it has been confirmed that the start has been delayed by 5 minutes due to the rain earlier this morning. Hopefully, this settles here!

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Delayed Start Likely In Brisbane

Weather forecast for the day in Brisbane does expect the rain stay all across the day at The Gabba, though it is expected to be intermittent. The drainage at the venue is excellent which is great news but it does look like we will have to deal with plenty of interruptions, even if the play starts today, Players are out in the middle at present, doing their warm-up drills but Australian batters can’t be seen at the moment.

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: Windy And Rainy Start To The Day

A big update from the middle that Brisbane is off to a windy and rainy start to the day. This could affect the start of the match. Stay tuned for more weather-related updates from the center.

It’s pouring now at the Gabba & before I could finish typing this post, it’s cleared up a little. Windy start to the day #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/ZqrPLhiY7S

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 15, 2024

India vs Australia Live: The Relentless Alex Carey

Even though wickets have been falling at the other end of the pitch, Australia wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey has found ways to continue scoring runs. With 45 runs off 47 balls already to his name, the Australia star is on the cusp of an excellent half-century. His wicket remains the most crucial to Team India’s hopes of wrapping up Australia’s tail early today.

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 3 Live: More Bumrah Magic Today?

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 3 of the third Test between India and Australia from The Gabba in Brisbane. Jasprit Bumrah was India’s primary tormentor with the ball yesterday, picking 5 of the 7 wickets while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj grabbed two each. India need Bumrah to pick the remaining three wickets quickly today.