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All Blacks' Barrett focused on Wallabies despite Melbourne indifference

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett has shrugged off media indifference in AFL-obsessed Melbourne in the lead-up to New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with Australia on Thursday to focus on defeating the Wallabies in front of their home crowd.

Watch: Kane Williamson-Led New Zealand Gives Aaron Finch Guard Of Honour In His Final ODI

Before the first ball of the third and final ODI between Australia and New Zealand was bowled on Sunday, the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis decided to give Australia skipper Aaron Finch a "guard of honour" as the right-handed batter walked out to bat in his final ODI for the last time. On Saturday, Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the 50-over format after the match against New Zealand.

Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand Opt To Bowl In Aaron Finch's Final ODI

Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand won the toss and opted to field against Australia in the third and final ODI on Sunday. Australia will look to register a series sweep over New Zealand when they take the field for the third and final ODI. On Saturday, skipper Aaron Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the format after the final ODI against New Zealand so Australia would look to send him out on a high. Australia already have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after having won the first two ODIs. Finch has himself had a series to forget as he was dismissed cheaply so he would look to go out on a high. (LIVE SCORECARD)