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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Strategise To Dismiss Travis Head. This Happens Next

Australian cricket team batter Travis Head continued his stunning run of form as he slammed a brilliant hundred on Day 2 of the third Test match against India in Brisbane on Sunday. During his sensational 152-run knock, he hardly gave any chances to the Indian bowlers and even star pacer Jasprit Bumrah struggled to bother him. During the innings, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were heard creating a strategy to dismiss the in-form opener. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen asking Jadeja to bowl a bit faster and Pant agreed with the suggestion given by the star batter.

India vs Australia Live Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: India Opt To Field Against Australia, Make 2 Massive Changes

India vs Australia Live Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: India won the toss and opted to field against Australia in the third Test of the five-match series at The Gabba, Brisbane. It could be a series-deciding game as both the teams are level at 1-1 with Australia making a remarkable comeback through the pink-ball Test that took place in Adelaide.

IND vs AUS Brisbane Test Weather Report: Rain To Play Spoilsport On Day 1? Forecast Paints Grim Picture

Team India will look to bounce from a 10-wicket defeat as they take on Australia in the third Test of a five-match series, starting Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane. The series is tied at 1-1 as India won the series-opener by 295 runs in Perth, before Australia outplayed them in the pink-ball Test last week. India are likely to make a couple of changes with Akash Deep and Washington Sundar likely to get the nod over Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana, respectively.

"Momentum Is With...": Gavaskar's Massive Take Ahead Of India vs Australia 3rd Test

Australia roared back into contention in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, levelling the series 1-1 with a dominant 10-wicket victory in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide. Now, with the third Test set to commence at the Gabba on Saturday, former cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh believe the balance of power has shifted in Australia's favour. Gavaskar highlighted the impact of momentum on the series. "The momentum that India got after the win in Perth went away in the ten-day gap before the second Test," Gavaskar told the official broadcasters Star Sports. "Now the momentum is with Australia because they have won the Adelaide Test, and with just three days before the Gabba Test starts, the momentum is certainly with them."

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been hit hard in the latest ICC Test ranking for batters. In the aftermath of India's humiliating 10-wicket loss to Australia in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last week, Kohli and Rohit endured massive drops after the latest update on Wednesday. While Kohli dropped six spots to the 20th spot, Rohit is out of the top 30 as he currently sits on the 31st spot after losing five places. Kohli, who seemed to regain his mojo after slamming his 30th century in the Perth Test, looked out of colour in Adelaide, managing scores of 7 and 11 last week.

Rishabh Pant Turns 'Babysitter' In Australia As Adorable Interaction With Young Fan Goes Viral

When Tim Paine jokingly asked Rishabh Pant to babysit his children, it was seen by fans as a light-hearted moment of banter between the two cricketers. However, in a video that has gone viral lately, Pant can be seen at his playful best with the young daughter of a fan in Australia. As per the video, Pant was spotted at a mall in Adelaide, where the India wicket-keeper batter took time out to play with the fan's daughter, in a wholesome interaction.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Adam Gilchrist By Surprise, His Response Can't Be Missed

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted moment with Australia great Adam Gilchrist on Sunday. Ahead of the start of play on Day 3, legendary Australia wicketkeeper Gilchrist, who is a part of the experts' panel for broadcaster Star Sports, was taken by surprise when Pant approached him from behind and closed the latter's eyes with both his hands. As soon as Gilchrist realised that it was Pant behind him, the duo shared a warm hug. "I was surprised there, didn't know who was behind me," said Gilchrist about the incident later.

2nd Test: Australia Thump India At Fortress Adelaide To Level Five-Match Series

A resurgent Australia thumped India by 10 wickets to win the second Test on Sunday and level their blockbuster five-match series 1-1 after a batting and bowling masterclass at fortress Adelaide Oval. Chasing just 19 for victory, openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney steered the hosts to the meagre target without loss on day three of the pink-ball clash. The visitors resumed at 128-5 after their hopes were left in tatters during a final fiery session on Saturday at the hands of an Australian pace onslaught.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Strategise To Dismiss Travis Head. This Happens Next

India vs Australia Live Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: India Opt To Field Against Australia, Make 2 Massive Changes

IND vs AUS Brisbane Test Weather Report: Rain To Play Spoilsport On Day 1? Forecast Paints Grim Picture

"Momentum Is With...": Gavaskar's Massive Take Ahead Of India vs Australia 3rd Test

Big Drop For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In ICC Rankings. India Captain Out Of Top 30

Rishabh Pant Turns 'Babysitter' In Australia As Adorable Interaction With Young Fan Goes Viral

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Adam Gilchrist By Surprise, His Response Can't Be Missed

2nd Test: Australia Thump India At Fortress Adelaide To Level Five-Match Series