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India vs Australia: KL Rahul Dropped, Shubman Gill Included In Third Test Against Australia. What Rohit Sharma Said

KL Rahul has been dropped from India's playing XI in the third Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a prolonged lean patch. Youngster Shubman Gill has been included in KL Rahul's place in the XI. Rahul, who was named vice captain for the first two Tests, scored just 38 runs in the series. The opener has scores of 22, 23, 10, 2, 20, 17 and 1 in his last seven innings. Rahul last scored a Test half-century in January, 2022 against South Africa in Johannesburg. His last Test ton came against the same opponents in December 2021.

India bat first in Indore, Starc and Green return for Australia

INDORE, India : India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss for the first time in the home series against Australia and elected to bat in the third test against the beleaguered tourists in Indore on Wednesday.

On 'Five Test Centres' Idea, Rohit Sharma Differs With Virat Kohli. Gives This Reason

India captain Rohit Sharma feels that Test cricket should be played in maximum venues across the country as he indirectly refuted to the suggestion made by his predecessor, Virat Kohli. In 2019, Kohli had suggested that Test cricket should be limited to five major centres, citing the example of Australia. However, Kohli's comments had re-surfaced after the upcoming third Test between India and Australia had to be shifted from Dharamshala to Indore, due inappropriate ground conditions at the HPCA Stadium.

Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test vs Australia For WTC Final Preparations

Ahead of his side's third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, India skipper Rohit Sharma hinted that his side could request for a green pitch for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad so as to prepare for the final of the ICC World Test Championship in England's pace friendly conditions, if they go up 3-0 in the series and seal their spot in the summit clash to determine the best team in the longer format. India and Australia will lock horns in the Third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium from March 1 onwards.

Watch: Shubman Gill's Slip Catching Impresses Virat Kohli, Gives Special Reaction

After a brief gap, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy resumes with the third Test between India and Australia in Indore. India are 2-0 up in the contest and another win will see the Rohit Sharma-led side seal a place in the World Test Championship final. Ahead of the match, India team took part in a slip catching practice with former India captain Virat Kohli helping the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill to hone their skills.

Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh, Dhanashree Verma's Photos With Shardul Thakur Ahead Of Star's Wedding Go Viral

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Monday got married to Mittali Parulkar in a grand ceremony in Mumbai. Several Indian cricketers, including India captain Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, among others, attended Shardul's sangeet ceremony. Several photos from Shardul's wedding ceremony have been doing rounds on social media. Shardul and Parulkar got engaged on November 2021 in a private ceremony in Mumbai. The engagement ceremony took place at the Bandra-Kurla Complex with around 57 guests. Taking to social media, Shardul posted some photos from the wedding.

Team India Hits The Nets On Eve Of 3rd Test vs Australia. See Pics

The third Test between India and Australia is just around the corner and the excitement of the fans is reaching a new level. After claiming a victory in the first two Tests, the Rohit Sharma-led side will take on Australia from Wednesday at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Team India dominated the visitors in both the games as all-rounders Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja created a havoc and broke the backbone of Australia's batting-line up, with their brilliant spin. On the eve of the third Test, Team India hit the practice ground to sweat it out in the nets.

"Doesn't Mean Anything...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul's Removal As Vice-Captain

India opening batter KL Rahul has been under the scanner for his low returns with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rahul, who was named vice captain for the first two Tests, has scored just 38 runs in three innings so far. Several former and current players have questioned his place in the team, and have vouched for the inclusion of in-form youngster Shubman Gill. During the pre-match press conference, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked about Rahul being stripped from vice-captaincy for the last two Tests.

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India vs Australia: KL Rahul Dropped, Shubman Gill Included In Third Test Against Australia. What Rohit Sharma Said

India bat first in Indore, Starc and Green return for Australia

On 'Five Test Centres' Idea, Rohit Sharma Differs With Virat Kohli. Gives This Reason

Rohit Sharma Hints At Using Green Pitch In 4th Test vs Australia For WTC Final Preparations

Watch: Shubman Gill's Slip Catching Impresses Virat Kohli, Gives Special Reaction

Rohit Sharma, Ritika Sajdeh, Dhanashree Verma's Photos With Shardul Thakur Ahead Of Star's Wedding Go Viral

Team India Hits The Nets On Eve Of 3rd Test vs Australia. See Pics

"Doesn't Mean Anything...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul's Removal As Vice-Captain