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"Red-hot Anger, Bewilderment, Embarrassment": Australia Great's Harsh Words After Losses Against India

Australia face an acid challenge as they gear up for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting in Indore on March 1. The hosts have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match contest. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has already predicted a '4-0' win for the Rohit Sharma-led team. In the midst of this, Australia have been affected by injuries and regular captain Pat Cummins going back home to be by his ailing mother's side.

"Punched Themselves In Mouth": Australia Great's Scathing Take On Team's Capitulation In India

Citing Mike Tyson, Australian great Greg Chappell has slammed the team's forgettable performance in the first two Tests against India, saying the visitors "punched themselves in the mouth long before the first ball was even bowled". Australia have already conceded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after being hammered in the first two Tests of the four-match series, both games ending under three days and prompting sharp reactions from the country's former cricketers. "It was Mike Tyson who said in the lead-up to a fight with Evander Holyfield: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.

Pat Cummins Won't Return To India For Third Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith May Lead

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, which is scheduled to beging in Indore from March 1. Cummins, who flew home to Sydney following Australia's defeat in the second Test due to his mother's illness, was expected to return to India for the third Test beginning Wednesday. However, the 29-year-old has confirmed that he would not be available for the Indore Test due to his mother's illness. In his absence, Steve Smith is expected to lead the series.

"Hasn't Had The Impact...": Australia Coach On Steve Smith's Form Against India

Batting coach Michael Di Venuto on Tuesday said Australia committed a blunder by trying to push the scoring rate in the second Test, which the visitors lost to India by six wickets. Di Venuto said Australia's batting plans were working well till a dramatic collapse saw them lose eight wickets for 28 runs. Steve Smith's dismissal to the sweep shot triggered the collapse as Australia were all out for 113 in 31.1 overs, giving India just 115 runs to win the Test, which the home side did in 26.4 overs to go 2-0 up and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Watch: R Ashwin Rattles Steve Smith At Non-Strikers End, Virat Kohli's Reaction Can't Be Missed

The man who doesn't mind running out batters at the non-striker, Ravichandran Ashwin, looked to catch Australia batter Steve Smith off-guard on Day 3 of the second Test in New Delhi. Ashwin, bowling to Marnus Labuchagne, didn't release the ball during the 15th over of the second innings, leaving the non-striker Smith rattled. While no attempt to run out Smith was made, the entire incident drew an amusing reaction from the Australian batter. Even Virat Kohli, standing in the slip cordon, had a big laugh seeing what happened at the non-striker's end.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India Look To Make Early Inroads Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India would hoping to make early inroads on Day 3 of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while Australia would be eager to extend their lead. Australia raced to 61 for one at stumps on Day 2 after Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Usman Khawaja for six after a reverse sweep flew straight to leg slip. They led India by 62 runs.

Kuhnemann debuts for spin-heavy Australia v India in Delhi

NEW DELHI : Australia brought back Travis Head and picked debutant Matt Kuhnemann as their third spinner in a bold selection gamble for the second test against India on Friday.

"Can Do Thumbs Up Together": Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Trolled By Former India Star

Australia couldn't hit the ground running in the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against India in Nagpur, losing the match by an innings and 132 runs. There were huge expectations from the likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and others but the star batters couldn't step up to the task and deliver. In fact, Smith had even faced the wrath of Australia legend Allan Border for his on-field gestures during the Nagpur Test. As Smith and Labuschagne gear up for the second Test in Delhi, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad trolled them in epic fashion.

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"Red-hot Anger, Bewilderment, Embarrassment": Australia Great's Harsh Words After Losses Against India

"Punched Themselves In Mouth": Australia Great's Scathing Take On Team's Capitulation In India

Pat Cummins Won't Return To India For Third Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith May Lead

"Hasn't Had The Impact...": Australia Coach On Steve Smith's Form Against India

Watch: R Ashwin Rattles Steve Smith At Non-Strikers End, Virat Kohli's Reaction Can't Be Missed

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: India Look To Make Early Inroads Against Australia

Kuhnemann debuts for spin-heavy Australia v India in Delhi

"Can Do Thumbs Up Together": Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne Trolled By Former India Star