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"This Is A Message To The Top Order...": Sourav Ganguly Delivers Verdict On Indian Cricket Team At WTC Final

Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur for their resilient performance but he also took a sly dig at the top-order batters on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval on Friday. India were all out for 296 in their first innings but both batters scored half-centuries to keep them in the game. Ganguly said that they showed it to the dressing room how to bat on the surface and this can be seen as a "message to the top order".

"Don't Think...": Ajinkya Rahane On His Finger Injury As Crucial Day Looms For India At WTC Final

Battling a finger injury, India's saviour Ajinkya Rahane on Friday dispelled doubts about his involvement with the bat in his team's second innings of the World Test Championship final against Australia in London. Rahane, who made a memorable 89 in his comeback Test after 18 months, hoped that the finger injury he sustained on Thursday would not affect his batting in the second innings. "Don't think it will affect (my) batting (in India's second innings)," Rahane told the broadcaster at the end of the third day's play.

Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi To Script Huge India Test Record

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday created history, as he surpassed compatriot Bishan Singh Bedi to become the country's most successful left-arm spinner in the history of Test cricket. Jadeja accomplished this during India's ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval. In Australia's second innings, Jadeja put to an end innings of two centurions from the first innings, Steve Smith (34) and Travis Head (18). Jadeja ended the day with figures of 2/25 in nine overs.

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Wakes Up In Time For Batting After David Warner's Dismissal During WTC Final

Marnus Labuschagne became the subject of several jokes and memes after a hilarious incident involving the Australia batter during Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India at The Oval on Friday. Labuschagne was resting on a chair inside the Australia dressing room at the start of their second innings and the camera showed that he fell asleep after some time. However, his sleep was disturbed by David Warner's dismissal and because he was the next batter, he quickly got ready and rushed to the field. The incident went viral on social media and resulted in a number of hilarious memes with many social media users coming up with some interesting comments.

Watch: Pat Cummins Hits Shardul Thakur On Arm, India Star Grimaces In Pain During WTC Final

Indian cricket team all-rounder Shardul Thakur was in a spot of bother during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia after he was struck in the forearm by a fiery delivery from Pat Cummins on Friday. Shardul was tested with short-pitched bowling from the Australia bowlers and Cummins was the one who bothered him the most. One of the rising deliveries from Cummins hit Shardul straight on his forearm leaving him in pain. The India physio had to intervene as the batter received treatment for some time before he was ready to take strike once again against the Australia skipper.

India vs Australia, WTC Final: Australia End Day 3 At 123/4, Extend Lead To 296 Runs Against India

India's Ajinkya Rahane revived his international career with a courageous effort in seaming conditions but it could not prevent Australia from extending their supremacy in the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Friday. Playing his first Test in 18 months and with his side's back against the wall, Rahane weathered a hostile spell from Australian pacers on way to a memorable 89 off 129 balls on the third day and took India to 296 all out from 152 for six.

Watch: Australian Players Booed After Leaving Field Prematurely, Forced To Return During WTC Final

Several Australian cricketers had to return to the field after leaving prematurely following a successful DRS review from India on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval on Friday. In a rare incident, the Australian cricketers decided to not wait for the third umpire's decision when Mohammed Siraj was given out LBW in the 68th over of the Indian innings. It was the final wicket for India and although the on-field umpire gave him out, the decision was ultimately reversed. The cricketers had to quickly come back to the field as boos rang all around the ground following the incident.

India all out for 296, trail Australia by 173 runs

LONDON : India were bowled out for 296 in their first innings on day three of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval on Friday.

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"This Is A Message To The Top Order...": Sourav Ganguly Delivers Verdict On Indian Cricket Team At WTC Final

"Don't Think...": Ajinkya Rahane On His Finger Injury As Crucial Day Looms For India At WTC Final

Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi To Script Huge India Test Record

Watch: Marnus Labuschagne Wakes Up In Time For Batting After David Warner's Dismissal During WTC Final

Watch: Pat Cummins Hits Shardul Thakur On Arm, India Star Grimaces In Pain During WTC Final

India vs Australia, WTC Final: Australia End Day 3 At 123/4, Extend Lead To 296 Runs Against India

Watch: Australian Players Booed After Leaving Field Prematurely, Forced To Return During WTC Final

India all out for 296, trail Australia by 173 runs