<p><strong>Pat Cummins is back: </strong>Australia has named their lineup for the opening Test match against South Africa, at Brisbane's Gabba on Saturday, December 17. After being out from the second Test against the West Indies in Adelaide, skipper Pat Cummins has rejoined the team.</p>



<p>The Australian skipper was a major doubt for the series opener against Dean Elgar's South Africa after sustaining a quadriceps injury during the first Test against the Windies in Perth. He missed the day-night clash against Proteas. With Steve Smith leading the team in Cummins' absence, Australia easily cruised to a 419-run victory to seal a 2-0 series victory.</p>



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<p>Since making his debut in the Ashes last year, Scott Boland has been nothing short of brilliant. Head coach Andrew McDonald strongly hinted at his inclusion earlier this week. Cummins will so take Michael Neser's position in the lineup from Adelaide's thrashing of the West Indies.</p>



<p>As per Cummins' prediction, the pacers will benefit from some grass on the track. He quickly clarified, though, that bowlers must still perform effectively and avoid being coxed by the available seam.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.cricket.com.au/news/australia-xi-confirmed-pat-cummins-captain-south-africa-gabba-first-test-selection/2022-12-16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cummins</a> quoted "A couple of the boys said it's similar to what they've seen here in the past. It looks like there's a bit of grass. So we'll see how it looks tomorrow. They'll give it a final cut. It always looks pretty green here a couple of days out, then on the morning of day one it looks a bit different."</p>



<p>"The last couple of years it's played a bit differently to how it has in the past. It's a funny one the Gabba ? even if it has got grass on it, you do really need to bowl well. It's got a bit of bounce normally here. You can get carried away with the seam but you still need to hit the stumps," the Australian skipper added.</p>



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<h4><strong>Pat Cummins led Australian Playing XI</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Australia XI:</strong> David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(wk), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.</p>



<h2><strong>Men's NRMA Insurance Test Series v South Africa</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Dec 17-21: </strong>First Test, Gabba, 11:20 am AEDT</p>



<p><strong>Dec 26-30:</strong> Second Test, MCG, 10:30 am AEDT</p>



<p><strong>Jan 4-8:</strong> Third Test, SCG, 10:30 am AEDT</p>



<h2><strong>Australia vs South Africa | Test series | Squads</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Australia squad:</strong> Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner</p>



<p><strong>South Africa squad: </strong>Dean Elgar (c), Temba Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee, Theunis de Bruyn, Sarel Eree, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams, Khaya Zondo</p>



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Pat Cummins is back as Australia locked in their Playing-11 for the 1st Test match against SA.

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<p><strong>Border Gavaskar Trophy:</strong> <em>"Test Matches are boring!"</em> How frequently did we hear this before January 19, 2021? Yet the Gabba Victory changed people's perspectives. India's most difficult overseas Test tour was capped by what is likely their most memorable Test victory when they conquered at the Gabba against all odds and a more-favored rival.</p>



<p>From 36 all out in the first match of the tour to a 1-2 series victory, that Indian squad, despite many injuries, demonstrated great character and a strong drive to win the summer in Australia. The same Border-Gavaskar series is back, and this cycle of the Border Gavaskar Trophy is being hosted in India this year.</p>



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<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-introduction-strong">Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Introduction</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-schedule-strong">Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Schedule</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-squad-strong">Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Squad</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-broadcasting-and-telecasting-strong">Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Broadcasting and telecasting</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 id="strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-introduction-strong"><strong>Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Introduction</strong></h2>



<p><a href="https://www.cricket.com.au/news/dates-announced-for-2023-australia-india-border-gavaskar-trophy-series/2022-12-08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Australia</a> will visit India next month for four Tests and three ODIs. Following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) confirmation of the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series schedule, Australia will play Test cricket at the biggest cricket stadium in the world for the first time this year.</p>



<p>Ahmedabad, the recent and advanced 132,000-capacity stadium named after current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will host the climax of Australia's first men's Test series in India in six years. As per reports, the Test match in Ahmedabad may be a day-night game with a pink ball. The last Test at that venue was played under lights in early 2021 when England lost in two days to India.</p>



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<p>The four-test series will begin on February 9 in Nagpur, followed by games in the capital Delhi (starting on February 17), the picturesque Dharamshala (beginning on March 1), and iconic Ahmedabad (from March 9). The wounded Australian team will undoubtedly want vengeance and give it their all on the field, while India will do everything in its power to protect the Border Gavaskar trophy.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Let?s take a look at the schedule, squads, fixtures, etc of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023:</p>



<h2 id="strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-schedule-strong"><strong>Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Schedule</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Match</strong></td><td><strong>Venue</strong></td><td><strong>TIME* (IST)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>9th ? 13th February</td><td>1st Test</td><td>VCA Stadium, Nagpur</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>17th ? 21st February</td><td>2nd Test</td><td>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>1st ? 5th March</td><td>3rd Test</td><td>HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>9th ? 13th March</td><td>4th Test</td><td>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</td><td>10:00 AM</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(*not yet confirmed)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-squad-strong"><strong>Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Squad</strong></h2>



<p><strong>AUSTRALIA SQUAD: </strong>Pat Cummins (C), Steve Smith(VC), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Peter Handscomb, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner</p>



<p><strong>INDIA SQUAD: </strong>Not yet announced</p>



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<h4 id="strong-border-gavaskar-trophy-2023-broadcasting-and-telecasting-strong"><strong>Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Broadcasting and telecasting</strong></h4>



<p> All Tests will be telecast live on TV by the <strong>Star Sports</strong> team and streamed online on<strong> Disney+ Hotstar</strong></p>



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Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Schedule, Full Squads, fixture, Timing, and all you need to know | India vs Australia | Australia tour of India 2023

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<p>IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma missed the first test in Perth, which India won by 295 runs. The Indian captain joined the team ahead of the day-night test and led the team in Adelaide. He decided to bat in the middle order and let KL Rahul bat at the top. But it didn't turn out well for both of them.</p>
<p>Rahul had a poor outing in Adelaide, and Rohit had an even more horrible test, scoring only 3 and 6 in two innings. That has certainly put him under a lot of pressure, and the media has started talking once again. The third test will be played at the Gabba, which will begin on December 14.</p>
<p>India need to win the remaining games to qualify for the WTC 2023-25 final. Rohit has scored 142 runs at an average of 11.82 since the home series against Bangladesh. His form is a big worry for India, but his batting position is another big question. However, we will talk about three key reasons why him batting at the top will be beneficial for India.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS: Three Strong Reasons Why Rohit Sharma should bat at the top in Gabba Test</h2>
<h3>3. Formidable pairing with Yashasvi Jaiswal</h3>
<p>Though KL Rahul played brilliantly in Perth and added a record stand of 21 with Jaiswal. But if we look at the ground reality, Rohit has done well whenever he has batted with Jaiswal in tests. These two have played together in 26 innings and scored 1236 runs as a pair.</p>
<p>The highest stand between the two teams is 229, and these are the sixth-best numbers for an opening pair in Indian cricket history. With a lot depending on the third test, India should go with the proven pair, which has done the job in the recent past for them.</p>
<h3>2. KL Rahul's ability to bring flexibility to middle order</h3>
<p>Though Rahul started his career as an opener but the last couple of years have shown that he has adapted to the situation of batting in the middle order. The best example was in the ODI World Cup 2023.</p>
<p>Rahul can play a long innings if the top order fails and is someone who can be good when the ball gets old. That is why if he bats at no. 5 or 6, he can give more flexibility to the top order than Rohit Sharma.</p>
<h3>1. Rohit Sharma at top - A Proven match-winner</h3>
<p>Rohit Sharma didn't start as an opener; he was a middle-order batter until MS Dhoni gave him a chance at the top. But since then, there was no stopping back, and he is among the best all-format openers in the world. In test, he opened for the first time in 2019. He has played in swinging conditions in SENA countries and done well as an opener.</p>
<p>As an opener, he has scored 2685 runs in 64 innings at an average of 44.02. It includes nine centuries and 8 half-centuries. Though his current form is concerning but his numbers back him as an opener for the Gabba Test.</p>

Rohit Sharma scored nine runs in the second test at Adelaide Oval. He batted at no. 6 in the batting order. Questions have been raised over his batting position and form.

Rohit Sharma scored nine runs in the second test at Adelaide Oval. He batted at no. 6 in the batting order.

3 Strong Reasons why Rohit Sharma should open the innings for India in 3rd Test at Gabba

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<p>The highly anticipated third test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is scheduled to take place at The Gabba, Brisbane. This clash will start at 5:50 AM IST on December 14. This will be an important game for India, as the series is level at 1-1.</p>
<p>The defeat in the second test has hurt their chances for the World Test Championship final. India need to win all three remaining games for the WTC final qualification, and it will start with the Gabba. This is the same place where India won the historic test in 2021-22.</p>
<p>That helped them to win the BGT trophy last time when they were in Australia. That was also the last home series that Australia lost in test cricket. India chased down 328 runs to win, and Rishabh Pant played a match-winning knock here and was well supported by Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill.</p>
<p>That ended Australia's 32-year-long winning streak at the Gabba. India need something special this time around as well, but can they do it again? This will be a big question. So, let's look at the India's record and stats at The Gabba ahead of the third IND vs AUS 3rd Test.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's Test record at the Gabba</h2>
<p>It hasn't been a happy hunting ground for India in the red-ball cricket. India played the first test at the Gabba in November 1947, which they lost badly by an innings and 226 runs. India have played seven tests at this venue and have lost five matches, won one game, and one game has been drawn. Below, you can see the results of the IND vs AUS test played at the Gabba.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>November 1947</strong>: India lost by an innings and 226 runs</li>
<li><strong>January 1968:</strong> India lost by 39 runs</li>
<li><strong>December 1977</strong>: India lost by 16 runs</li>
<li><strong>November 1991</strong>: India lost by 10 wickets</li>
<li><strong>December 2003</strong>: Match Drawn</li>
<li><strong>December 2014</strong>: India lost by four wickets</li>
<li><strong>January 2021</strong>: India won by 3 wickets</li>
</ul>
<h2>IND vs AUS: Other Records for India at the Gabba</h2>
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<li><strong>Highest total:</strong> 409 runs (120.1 overs) in December 2003.</li>
<li><strong>Lowest total:</strong> 58 all out (21.3 overs) in November 1947.</li>
<li><strong>Biggest win:</strong> India beat Australia by 3 wickets, January 2021.</li>
<li><strong>Leading scorer:</strong> Motganhalli Jaisimha (175 runs)</li>
<li><strong>Highest score:</strong> Sourav Ganguly (144 off 196) in December 2003.</li>
<li><strong>Most Hundreds:</strong> Motganhalli Jaisimha, Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly, and Murali Vijay (one hundred each)</li>
<li><strong>Most 50s:</strong> Rusi Surti (2 half-centuries)</li>
<li><strong>Most wickets:</strong> Erapalli Prasanna (8 wickets)</li>
<li><strong>Best bowling figures (innings):</strong> 6/104 in 33.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li><strong>Best bowling figures (match):</strong> 8/218 in 71.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li><strong>Most five-wicket hauls:</strong> Madan Lal, Mohammed Siraj, Zaheer Khan, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Erapalli Prasanna (one fifer each)</li>
<li><strong>Highest partnership:</strong> 146 runs for the 5th wicket in December 2003 between Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman</li>
<li><strong>Most wins as captain: </strong>Ajinkya Rahane (1 win)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note</strong>: Australia have played 66 Tests at this venue and have won 42 games.</p>

India will take on Australia in the third test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba on December 14. The series is level at 1-1.

Stats Preview: India's Record at the Gabba in Test Cricket Ahead of the Third IND vs AUS Test

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<p>Rohit Sharma has been under the pump after India were thrashed by Australia in the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval by 10 wickets. The Indian captain missed the first test, and Jasprit Bumrah led India to a memorable win by 295 runs. But Rohit's return hasn't helped India.</p>
<p>With the bat, Rohit scored nine runs in two innings and India also lost the game badly. The Indian captain even failed to score big in the home series against New Zealand. That is why there are a lot of questions raised over him and his captaincy. Rohit Sharma batted at no. 5 and let KL Rahul open the innings in the second test as well.</p>
<p>India need to win the remaining games, which is the only way for them to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. That's why India need runs from their captain. However, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri backs Rohit and reckons that he should bat at the top in the third test.</p>
<h2>"Whoever wins in Gabba, wins the series" - Ravi Shastri ahead of the third IND vs AUS test</h2>
<p>The third IND vs AUS test will start on December 14 (Saturday) at the Gabba in Brisbane. Some media reports confirm that Rohit is likely to open the innings. The Indian captain has scored 597 runs in 12 tests at an average of 27.13 in 2024. Shastri said that the team that wins the third test will also win the series as well.</p>
<p>In a recent interaction, the former head coach said that Rohit should play freely and throw the first punch. He said, <strong>“If he has to do damage, if he has to throw the first punch, that’s the best place from where he can do it."</strong> He also believes that India should get all the judgment and tactics right because the Gabba test can be very crucial in the test.</p>
<p>He said, “<strong>I feel whichever team wins this Test match will win the series. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind</strong>." Not just Rohit; India have some other areas to look into. India have not even touched 200 runs in three out of four innings played so far in this series.</p>
<p>The batters have struggled, including Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten century in the second innings of the first test. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is the only Indian bowler who has looked threatening, but he hasn't had the consistent support from other Indian bowlers. Hence, India need to plan and try to execute as many as possible to bounce back in the third game.</p>

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the third test against Australia, which will be played at the Gabba, starting on December 14 (Saturday). The series is level at 1-1.

"Throw the first punch"- BGT-winning Head Coach Ravi Shastri gives Gurumantra to Rohit Sharma to win Gabba Test

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<div class="default-style">The big test in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is coming as the two best test sides will come face to face at the iconic venue The Gabba in Brisbane. India outpowered Australia in the first game, and the hosts bounced back brilliantly in the second match to level the series.</div>
<div class="default-style">The series is nicely leveled at 1-1, but the team that wins here will have an upper hand in the series. Both teams have their respective issues that they have to counter in the coming game. For India, they will feel a slight relief as they will be playing with the red ball in the third game.</div>
<div class="default-style">India have only won one out of seven matches played at the Gabba; that is where Australian captain Pat Cummins is confident of his team carrying on the momentum in the third test. He also warned the visitors for the bouncer barrage for the third game.</div>
<h2 class="default-style">IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins warns India of the "bouncer tactics" ahead of the third test at the Gabba</h2>
<div class="default-style">The third test will begin at 5:50 AM IST, and the pitch is likely to have grass on it. Pat Cummins, who bagged 5/57 in the second innings in Adelaide, bounced out Indian batters. The Australian captain is looking to continue that tactic in the third test if required.</div>
<div class="default-style">In a pre-match conference ahead of the third IND vs AUS test, Cummins talked about their plans and the pitch. When asked whether India might see more bouncers from him, he said, "<strong>Yes, potentially. It worked out in the Adelaide Test. It's always in the back of your mind as a bit of a Plan B, or if it's looking really uncomfortable and likely to take wickets, maybe it comes with Plan A for some of the batters. So I'm sure we'll give it a shot at some point this Test."</strong></div>
<div class="default-style">Team India struggled with the bat in Adelaide and scored 180 and 175 in two innings of the game. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed against swing while other Indian batters were bounced out. The Australian captain also hinted about the pitch for the third test.</div>
<div class="default-style">He said, "I<strong> looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket, like it has been the last few years. "I looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket</strong>." Cummins also confirmed that Australia will make a change in their playing XI, which will be Josh Hazlewood coming in for Scott Boland.</div>

The third test between India and Australia will begin at 5:50 AM IST at the Gabba. Pat Cummins confirms Josh Hazlewood will play the third game in place of Scott Boland.

"Sure we will.."- Pat Cummins' big warning to Team India of "Bouncer Barrage" ahead of the third test at the Gabba

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<p>Virat Kohli is all set to become only the second Indian batter to play 100 international matches. The third test between India and Australia is all set to begin on Saturday morning at 5:50 AM IST at the Gabba in Brisbane. India will head into this game in the hope of taking a lead in the series.</p>
<p>All the eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who is all set to become the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to play 100 matches against Australia. It is a very big game for India, as they were blown away in the second test by ten wickets. Virat slammed his 30th test ton in Perth but bagged two low scores in Adelaide.</p>
<p>But he was seen training hard at the nets to get ready for the third test. Virat will be eyeing making it special as it is a landmark test for him. He played his first game against Australia in 2009, and since then, he has been part of many battles with this opposition across all three formats.</p>
<p>The magnitude of this game is very big, and everyone is expecting the former Indian captain to fire at the big stage. Here, we will talk about his overall numbers against Australia as he is ready to play his 100th international match against this nation.</p>
<h2>Virat Kohli vs Australia: Here are the stats and numbers of King Kohli against Australia</h2>
<p>Virat has played most games in his career against Australia and has scored most runs and centuries against this team. In 99 games so far, he has scored 5326 runs at an average of 50.24 with a best of 186. He has scored 17 centuries, which is the second-most against Australia after Sachin (19) in history, along with 27 half-centuries. Below we will see format-wise numbers for him.</p>
<p><strong>Virat Kohli vs Australia: Tests</strong></p>
<p>Virat Kohli has played 27 tests so far against Australia since his first test in 2011. He has scored 2165 runs at an average of 47.06 with a best of 186. Virat has scored nine centuries and five half-centuries against the Men in Yellow in tests. </p>
<p><strong>Virat Kohli vs Australia: ODIs</strong></p>
<p>In the 50-over format, Virat has played 49 games against the Aussies. He has scored 2367 runs at an average of 53.79 and a best of 123. Virat has scored 8 centuries and 14 half-centuries against the six-time ODI World Champions.</p>
<p><strong>Virat Kohli vs Australia: T20Is</strong></p>
<p>Virat has also had success against Australia in the shortest format of the game. No one can forget his innings; he played one of the greatest innings in Mohali in the 2016 T20 World Cup to help India qualify for the semis. He has played 23 T20Is against them and scored 794 runs at an average of 49.62 and a best of 90 not out. Virat has scored 8 half-centuries as well.</p>

The third test between Australia and India will be the 100th international match for Virat Kohli against Australia in his career.

Virat vs Australia: Virat Kohli set to play 100th international match against Australia; check out his numbers so far

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<p>Things are heating up as the two powerhouses are ready to lock horns in the third test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane. The ongoing five-match test series between India and Australia is evenly poised at 1-1, with both teams winning one game each. But after the win in Adelaide, Australia have an upper hand going into the third game.</p>
<p>The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, sparked the heat when he said that they will be looking to use more bouncers if required against the Indian batters in the third test. Notably, Cummins took 5/57 in the second innings in Adelaide, and most of those wickets came off bouncers.</p>
<p>Hence, when asked about his plans, he admitted that they are ready to use the bouncers if required. That statement has spread all over social media, and it looks like it also reached the Idnain camps. That is why when Shubman Gill came out to attend the pre-match conference, he was also asked about Cummins' statement.</p>
<h2>Shubman Gill respond to "bouncer barrage" statement by Pat Cummins ahead of 3rd Test at the Gabba.</h2>
<p>The test will start at 5:50 AM IST, and both teams will look to get over their opposition. The first few visuals of the surface suggest grass covering, which will bring more carry and bounce, and it will not be easy to adjust the bounce for the batters. But Gill has something else to say about Australia's plans.</p>
<p>Gill said that no top-order Indian batter was dismissed on a short ball and said it is not a threat for the visiting batters anymore. The Indian star said,<strong> "(On Australia's short-ball success against India) I don't think they were successful with the implementation of the short-ball tactics (against us). Apart from the tail-enders, only one batter has fallen prey to the short ball. So I am not sure what success he (Cummins) is talking about."</strong></p>
<p>With such statements made from both camps, one can certainly confirm that things are heating up as the series is going forward. India threw the first punch, and Australia responded brilliantly. Now, it is time for the visitors to make a comeback. India don't have a good record at the Gabba, as they have only won one game out of seven played at this venue.</p>
<p>But Australia have also lost two out of the last four tests played here. India won the historic Gabba test in 2020-21, which helped them to clinch the BGT trophy last time when they were in Australia. That win would certainly give them the confidence to beat Australia once again.</p>

The third test between India and Australia will start at 5:50 AM on Saturday at the Gabba. India and Australia have won one game each.

Shubman Gill comes up with a mouth-shutting reply to Pat Cummins over the "short-ball" barrage  ahead of 3rd Test

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<p>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: The much-awaited third test between India and Australia got underway on Saturday, December 14, at the Gabba in Brisbane. But all the hypes ended as the rain played the spoilsport on Day 1. Only 13.2 overs were bowled on the first day as the rest day was called off due to consistent rain.</p>
<p>As a result, the start time of the remaining four days has also changed to 5:20 AM IST in the morning from 5:50 AM, and a total of 98 overs will be bowled each day to cover up the loss of time this game had on Day 1. But will the game start on scheduled time on Day 2?</p>
<p>What is the forecast for the remaining days? There are a lot of questions among the fans who want another fierce competition between the two. Here we will have a look at the weather update of Day 2 and other remaining days for the Gabba Test.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test Weather Update: Here's the forecast at the Gabba, Brisbane</h2>
<p><strong>Day 2: Precipitation of Rain: 20-30%</strong></p>
<p>If we look at the forecast for the second day of the Gabba test, it is not looking good for this game. After a non-stop rain on the opening day, the forecast suggests something similar for the second day with a precipitation of 20-30 percent throughout the scheduled time. That means the wait might be too long for the fans.</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Precipitation of Rain: 40-50%</strong></p>
<p>The forecast for the third day of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test has even more worrying signs. On Day 3, the forecast suggests 40-50% precipitation of rain throughout the day in Brisbane. That means there are chances that we might see day 3 also called off.</p>
<p><strong>Day 4: Precipitation of Rain: 40-50%</strong></p>
<p>There is no respite for both teams on the fourth day as well because the rain precipitation gets stronger as the game reaches the final two days. The forecast suggests scattered thunderstorms during the scheduled time on the fourth day with the rain precipitation going up to 55-60 percent.</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Precipitation of Rain: 50-60%</strong></p>
<p>We can only hope for some action, but the weather might have something different for us. The final day of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test is even worse. The final day might see the thundershower as predicted by the forecast with a precipitation of 50-60 percent, which might be enough to call off the game.</p>
<p>Hence, the forecast is not encouraging for the coming days of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test, but we can only hope the weather will improve. But there are more chances that we might see a very short game, or this game might end with no result due to rain.</p>

The first day of the IND vs AUS 3rd test was washed out due to rain. Check out the weather forecast for the coming days of the Gabba test.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Weather Update: Rain to play spoilsport on Day 2; check out the latest forecast for Gabba Test

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<p>Rohit Sharma has a fear of facing quality fast bowlers. That's what Australian legend Glenn McGrath feels. Rohit has been under questions with his form, as he has scored only one fifty in the last six tests he has played, which includes nine single-digit scores. He batted at no. 5 in the second test in Adelaide, but it also didn't help him.</p>
<p>Rohit registered the scores of 3 and 6 in two innings of the day-night test, and India lost the match badly by ten wickets. The third test between the two teams started on Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. India won the toss and decided to bowl first under overhead conditions.</p>
<p>The first day was washed out, and only 13.2 overs were bowled. After the day was called off, McGrath came up with a controversial statement and said Rohit decided to bowl because he was afraid of facing Australian bowlers.</p>
<h2>"He doesn't want to bat"- Glenn McGrath comes up with an explosive statement for Rohit Sharma.</h2>
<p>Rohit Sharma missed the first test due to paternal duties. Jasprit Bumrah led the team, and India registered a big win. But when Rohit came to the second game, he was back at his job. But India lost badly, and Rohit also failed with the bat. Some reports confirmed that Rohit was likely to open the innings and Rahul to bat at no. 5.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, in an interaction on ABC Radio, McGrath said, <strong>“I’m not surprised that Rohit Sharma won the toss and bowled. He doesn’t want to get out there and bat. The thing is if you bowl first and it goes pear-shaped, that looks really bad in the media, whereas if you bat first and it goes poorly, it is a ‘gutsy decision to bat first."</strong></p>
<p>However, when the playing XI was announced, it hinted that Rohit will be batting at no. 5 and Rahul will continue as opener along with Yashasvi Jaiswal. India made two changes to their playing XI from the last game. They dropped Harshit Rana and Ravichandran Ashwin and brought back Ravindra Jadeja and Akashdeep. At the stumps on Day 1, Australia were 28/0 in 13.2 overs. The match will start early on Day 2 at 5:20 AM IST.</p>

Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first in the third test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Indian captain has struggled with the bat in recent outings.

"Rohit doesn't want to bat"- Glenn McGrath attacks Rohit Sharma; claims he fears facing Australian quicks

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The poor luck for Rohit Sharma continued in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand.

"Rohit Sharma deserves Nobel Prize in Mathematics"- Fans troll India captain as team loses 15th consecutive toss loss in ODIs

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The reports claimed that if India wins the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, then Rohit Sharma will be calling his retirement right away just as he did in the T20Is after the final of the T20 World Cup 2024

Rohit Sharma to announce his retirement after ICC Champions Trophy 2025...

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Gujarat Titans have made a new addition to their coaching staff ahead of the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans rope in this Australian star as their assistant coach

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India faces New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai. With spin-friendly conditions, India's dominant form meets New Zealand’s resilience. Fantasy tips, pitch insights, and Dream11 predictions included!

IND vs NZ Final, Dream11 Prediction, Dubai Pitch Report, Playing Conditions, Fantasy Tips, and More

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UP warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore cricket: WPL 2025: UP Warriors defeated RCB by 12 runs. With this defeat, last season's champion Bangalore is out of the playoff race.

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