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How Steve Smith Used A 'Loophole' In Cricket Rule Books To Trick India. Ex Star Explains

Australia played a smart trick on the second day of the third Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as wicketkeeper Alex Carey could often be seen removing the bails and Steve Smith appeal for stumping. According to former India player Parthiv Patel, this is loophole in the rulebooks which was duly exploited by the Steve Smith-led visitors in Indore. "Did you notice removing the bails and appealing to get catch reviewed too during stumping calls. Isn't this unfair? Thy are saving DRS reviews. What do you think?" a fan asked on Cricbuzz.

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin's Terrific Ball Bamboozles Usman Khawaja, With Assist From KS Bharat In Third Test

With Australia needing just 76 on the third day of the third Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the hosts needed and early breakthrough. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin provided just that on the second ball of the day as he got Usman Khawaja. Ashwin bowled a fuller delivery close to the off stump. Khawaja, who came forward to defend, got a faint outside edge. The Indians appealed in unison and the umpire gave out. Though Khawaja went for the review the decision was unchanged as there was a spike on UltraEdge.

"Don't Understand This...": Sunil Gavaskar Fumes Over Ravichandran Ashwin Not Being Brought In By Rohit Sharma Early

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar wasn't too pleased with India skipper Rohit Sharma's decision of of not giving the ball to Ravichandran Ashwin early on in the first session of Day 2, in the ongoing third Test against Australia in Indore. Notably, Ashwin was introduced into the attack minutes before drinks in the first session. With India needing early wickets on Day 2, Gavaskar slammed Rohit for under-utilising Ashwin, and putting more focus on the match-ups.

Watch: MS Dhoni Gets Grand Welcome In Chennai Super Kings Camp Ahead Of IPL 2023

MS Dhoni is back in the Chennai Super Kings camp for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and fans are going gaga over it. Their captain and 'Thala' will be playing his first IPL match in Chennai after three years's gap due to COVID restrictions and fans can't keep calm. The CSK posted a video of Dhoni checking into the team hotel. The IPL starts on March 31 and all the teams have already started to gear up for it.

Novak Djokovic Has Monday On His Mind As Indian Wells Deadline Nears

Novak Djokovic says he will learn his fate about being granted entry into the United States before the draw is revealed at Indian Wells, adding that he remains focused on his campaign in Dubai in the meantime. Djokovic, who continued his march towards a third title in as many tournaments this season with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the Dubai quarter-finals on Thursday, is waiting to hear if the US government will allow him to enter the country without being vaccinated. The Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells begins on March 8 and Djokovic said a decision will be made one way or the other before the draw for the ATP tournament is conducted on Monday.

"Indian Batters Have been Disappointing": Ex-Pakistan Star Delivers Brutal Judgement

Former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria was extremely critical of Indian batters as the hosts were bundled out for 109 in the first innings of the third Test match against Australia. The Indore pitch provided a lot of support to the spin duo of Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann who ended up taking the lion share of wickets. On the other hand, just Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill could breach the 20-run mark for India. Kaneria said that the performance by the batters was extremely disappointing and pointed out that Rishabh Pant would have dealt with the two spinners more effectively.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: India Eye Massive Turnaround As Australia Close In On Win

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Australia need 76 runs to win the third Test match against India in Indore. Nathan Lyon took eight wickets on Thursday to give Australia a glimmer of hope of beating India.

"Was Sledging His...": Australia Great Clarifies Comments About Virat Kohli During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia great Mark Waugh created quite a stir during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur. In that match, Virat Kohli was responsible for two dropped chances. First, the former India skipper gave Australia's star batter Steve Smith a reprieve in the 16th over of the day. On the first ball of that over, Smith went for a drive against a fuller delivery and got a thick outside edge. Stationed at first slip, Kohli stretched his right hand but could not hold on to the ball.

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How Steve Smith Used A 'Loophole' In Cricket Rule Books To Trick India. Ex Star Explains

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin's Terrific Ball Bamboozles Usman Khawaja, With Assist From KS Bharat In Third Test

"Don't Understand This...": Sunil Gavaskar Fumes Over Ravichandran Ashwin Not Being Brought In By Rohit Sharma Early

Watch: MS Dhoni Gets Grand Welcome In Chennai Super Kings Camp Ahead Of IPL 2023

Novak Djokovic Has Monday On His Mind As Indian Wells Deadline Nears

"Indian Batters Have been Disappointing": Ex-Pakistan Star Delivers Brutal Judgement

India vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: India Eye Massive Turnaround As Australia Close In On Win

"Was Sledging His...": Australia Great Clarifies Comments About Virat Kohli During Border-Gavaskar Trophy