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India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma In Focus But 'One Change' On Cards

After winning the opening Test with flying colours by 295 runs, Team India faced a major setback and lost the second match by 10 wickets in Adelaide. As the five-match series is currently levelled 1-1, Rohit Sharma will look to bounce back in the third Test which will be played in Brisbane from Saturday. The pink-ball Test in Adelaide marked the return of skipper Rohit, who missed the first match due to the birth of his second child. However, the Indian skipper failed to leave a mark as he scored only three and six runs.

Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

India are set to make two changes to their playing XI for the third Test against Australia, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. According to a report in the Indian Express, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to lose his place in the XI, with Washington Sundar likely to replace him. Sundar played the series opener in Perth which India won by 295 runs, but was dropped from the team for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide as Australia levelled the five-match series 1-1 after beating the visitors by 10 wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah Turns Spinner, Unleashes New Weapon Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Watch

Jasprit Bumrah turned spinner as he bowled couple of leg-spin deliveries during practice ahead of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane starting Saturday. In a video posted by journalist Bharat Sundaresan on X (formerly Twitter), Bumrah was seen two leg-spinners with a short run-up before going back to his full run-up and going full throttle against the batters. There were some concerns regarding Bumrah's fitness after he struggled a bit during the second Test match but the fast bowler looked completely fit as he bowled quite well in practice against KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Big Change In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Cheteshwar Pujara Says "Batting Wasn't Good..."

Following a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, India's hopes of bouncing back in the third Test in Brisbane have taken centre stage. With the series tied 1-1, the stakes are higher than ever, and seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested a key change to the playing XI. Pujara advocated for Washington Sundar's inclusion in place of Ravichandran Ashwin to bolster India's batting depth and regain control in the crucial series. Pujara's recommendation comes after Ashwin's underwhelming performance in Adelaide, where he managed figures of 1/53 in 18 overs. While Ashwin is one of India's most experienced bowlers, Pujara believes the team may need Sundar's all-round abilities to address their recent batting struggles.

Mitchell Marsh's DRS Brain-Fade In Pink-Ball Stuns Australia Great: "All Of A Sudden..." - Watch

After surviving a close DRS call on Day 2, Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was finally given his marching orders by Ravichandran Ashwin in the ongoing Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. This came after a huge controversy erupted when India went for a DRS appeal for an LBW against Marsh. While third umpire said there are no conclusive evidence that the ball hit the pad first and stayed with the on-field umpire's decision, the replays suggested otherwise.

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was at his absolute best during India's first innings in the ongoing second Test in Adelaide. Starc registered his career-best figures of 6/48 as Australia bowled India out for 180 after the visitors had opted to bat. According to former Australia batter Mark Waugh, Starc bowled the "ball of the century" when he dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin. The India veteran played a handy cameo before Starc trapped him plumb in front of the stumps with a sharp in-swinging delivery in the 39th over.

India vs Australia: 'Pathetic' Umpiring Slammed After India Left Dismayed Over Mitchell Marsh DRS Call

The second day of the second India vs Australia Test saw a controversial moment. Before the end of the first session, India sensed an opportunity and went for a DRS appeal for LBW against Australia's Mitchell Marsh. The on-field umpire gave him not out. India was sure about a LBW and went for a DRS. The third umpire said there are no conclusive evidence that the ball hit the pad first and stayed with the on-field umpire's decision. However, the front on replay suggested otherwise.

Explained: Why R Ashwin Replaced Washington Sundar For Pink-Ball Test Against Australia

India's returning captain Rohit Sharma pulled off a big surprise at the time of the toss during the second Test against Australia on Friday. While the return of Rohit and Shubman Gill was expected, the Indian team management also swapped spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar with the veteran Ravichandran Ashwin. The return left a few baffled as Sundar was preferred over Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test at Perth. However, he had no place in India's XI for the day-night contest at Adelaide. But, there remains a strong reason behind this selection. When it comes to overseas encounters, it's Jadeja who has won most battles for the sole spinner's spot. But, in terms of pink-ball matches, it's Ashwin who has impressed the most. Ashwin has a whopping 18 wickets to his name in pink-ball matches, taking the No. 1 spot in the list of Indian bowlers. Axar Patel is the next Indian in line, with 14 scalps.

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India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma In Focus But 'One Change' On Cards

Rohit Sharma To Make Brave Selection Calls For Gabba Test? Report Makes Big Claim

Jasprit Bumrah Turns Spinner, Unleashes New Weapon Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Watch

Big Change In India XI For 3rd Australia Test? Cheteshwar Pujara Says "Batting Wasn't Good..."

Mitchell Marsh's DRS Brain-Fade In Pink-Ball Stuns Australia Great: "All Of A Sudden..." - Watch

On Mitchell Starc Dismissing India Veteran, Australia Great's "Ball Of The Century" Verdict

India vs Australia: 'Pathetic' Umpiring Slammed After India Left Dismayed Over Mitchell Marsh DRS Call

Explained: Why R Ashwin Replaced Washington Sundar For Pink-Ball Test Against Australia