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Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Lead Holi Celebrations In Australian Camp. See Pics

After Team India's Holi celebration videos created a storm on social media, a series of pictures -- showing the Australian team enjoying the festival of colours -- has now created a new buzz among the fans. Australia registered a comfortable nine-wicket win over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavasakar Trophy in Indore. With this win, the visitors also entered the World Test Championship final. As both the teams are now gearing up for the fourth Test, which will begin from Thursday in Ahmedabad, the Steve Smith-led side took some time off and celebrated Holi on Wednesday.

Burgeoning Khawaja-Smith stand powers Australia to 149-2

AHMEDABAD, India :Usman Khawaja smashed his third half-century of the series and combined in a flourishing 77-run stand with Steve Smith to steer Australia to 149 for two wickets at tea on the opening day of the fourth and final test against India on Thursday.

On Steve Smith vs Pat Cummins Captaincy Debate, Australia Great's Verdict

Australia bagged a nine-wicket victory over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, after facing big defeats in the first two matches. The visitors arrived in India with star pacer Pat Cummins leading the pack in the first two Tests. However, Cummins had to fly back home to be with his ailing mother and in his absence, team's vice-captain Steve Smith took over the reign. Smith, who was refrained from the captaincy after he was found guilty in the 2018 'sandpaper gate' incident in South Africa, was recently shown the green signal from the ICC. The batter's stint as a captain turned out to be a blessing for Australia as he guided the visitors to a big win in the third Test.

Unchanged Australia elect to bat in Ahmedabad finale

AHMEDABAD, India : Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat as the tourists fielded an unchanged side in the fourth and final test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Ravichandran Ashwin Drops Six Points, Tied With James Anderson As No. 1 Test Bowler

Premier India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lost six rating points but still remained joint number one Test bowler with England quick James Anderson in the ICC rankings released on Wednesday. Ashwin, who surged to No. 1 in Test bowling rankings last week, took just four wickets in the two innings in the third Test against Australia in Indore. Australia won the match by nine wickets to secure their first victory on Indian soil since 2017. It meant it's now a tie at the top with both Ashwin and Anderson occupying the pole position with 859 points each.

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Lead Holi Celebrations In Australian Camp. See Pics

After Team India's Holi celebration videos created a storm on social media, a series of pictures -- showing the Australian team enjoying the festival of colours -- has now created a new buzz among the fans. Australia registered a comfortable nine-wicket win over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavasakar Trophy in Indore. With this win, the visitors also entered the World Test Championship final. As both the teams are now gearing up for the fourth Test, which will begin from Thursday in Ahmedabad, the Steve Smith-led side took some time off and celebrated Holi on Wednesday.

Pitch mystery adds to Ahmedabad Test intrigue as Australia look to level series

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has seen the playing surfaces attract far more attention than the performance of players and that trend continued on the eve of the series deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad, which begins on Thursday.

Pitch intrigue adds to drama ahead of Ahmedabad finale

AHMEDABAD, India : Pitch talk has been a constant feature of India's four-test series against Australia and the trend continued on the eve of the final match in Ahmedabad which is likely to draw a record crowd on Thursday.

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Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Lead Holi Celebrations In Australian Camp. See Pics

Burgeoning Khawaja-Smith stand powers Australia to 149-2

On Steve Smith vs Pat Cummins Captaincy Debate, Australia Great's Verdict

Unchanged Australia elect to bat in Ahmedabad finale

Ravichandran Ashwin Drops Six Points, Tied With James Anderson As No. 1 Test Bowler

Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Lead Holi Celebrations In Australian Camp. See Pics

Pitch mystery adds to Ahmedabad Test intrigue as Australia look to level series

Pitch intrigue adds to drama ahead of Ahmedabad finale