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Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Silence' Celebration After Marnus Labuschagne's Dismissal Is Viral

Full of life and energy, Virat Kohli looked his usual self as he grabbed some fine catches in the slips on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia. It was Jasprit Bumrah who set the tone in the first session on Sunday, bagging the wickets of Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney, before Nitish Reddy sent Marnus Labuschagne packing. Labuschagne ended up putting the ball into Kohli's hands after trying to drive an 8th stump delivery. The India star's celebration said the rest.

"Do Mongrels Simply Purr?": Sunil Gavaskar Hits Back At Australia Crowd Booing Mohammed Siraj

Former India cricketer and cricket pundit Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at Australia's cricketers and the public for portraying Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj in poor light following his fiery send-off to Australian batter Travis Head during the second Test at Adelaide. Amid widespread criticism from Australian fans towards Siraj, Gavaskar has called out the apparent hypocrisy, stating that the same fans would cheer had it been an Australian who gave the send-off. Gavaskar also expressed his surprise at the incident.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Early Start Today After Rain Called Off Day 1

India vs Australia LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: Although rain is on the cards on Day 2, more action is expected to take place in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. Only 13.2 overs of play were possible on Day 1 after Rohit Sharma had put Australia in to bat. India could not pick any Australian wickets in that spell, who batted and blocked out the duration with a cautious defensive approach. Usman Khawaja picked up three boundaries en route to 19*, while Nathan McSweeney is only on 4. India's pace attack is expected to play a big role amid the damp and overcast conditions. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Gabba, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting lavished praise on left-handed batter Travis Head, comparing him to former cricketer Adam Gilchrist. Ponting commended Head's bold batting approach and match-winning consistency during his conversation with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review. Head delivered a remarkable performance in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, earning the Player of the Match award for his stunning 140, which helped level the series at 1-1.

Mohammed Siraj Receives Harsh Treatment From Gabba Crowd Over Travis Head Controversy - Watch

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was booed heavily by a part of the crowd at The Gabba, Brisbane on Day 1 of the third Test match against Australia on Saturday. As Siraj got ready to bowl the second over of the Australian innings, boos rang from different parts of the ground. The reaction was because of the controversy surrounding Siraj and his send-off to Travis Head during the second Test match in Adelaide. Siraj and Head were both punished for the controversy with the India fast bowler ever receiving a 20 per cent fine while Head was sanctioned and awarded one demerit point.

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.

Can India Stop Travis Head Juggernaut At Brisbane? A Look At Left-Hander's Stats At The Venue

As India takes on Australia in the third Test at Brisbane, a lot of eyes will be on Aussie batter Travis Head, whose counter-attacking ways have emerged as a headache for the visitors in recent times, often turning a winnable match into a humiliating defeat for India single-handedly. Heading into the third Test, the series is level at 1-1. After a loss to India by 295 runs at Perth's Optus Stadium, the hosts bounced back magnificently with a 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide, where the star-studded Indian line-up failed and the dominance of pink-ball maestros Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins was evident throughout the match.

'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months – making magnificent 163 in the 2023 World Test Championship final and a match-winning 137 in the ODI World Cup final later that year.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Silence' Celebration After Marnus Labuschagne's Dismissal Is Viral

"Do Mongrels Simply Purr?": Sunil Gavaskar Hits Back At Australia Crowd Booing Mohammed Siraj

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Early Start Today After Rain Called Off Day 1

"Very Similar To...": Ricky Ponting Compares Travis Head To Australia Great In Huge Praise

Mohammed Siraj Receives Harsh Treatment From Gabba Crowd Over Travis Head Controversy - Watch

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

Can India Stop Travis Head Juggernaut At Brisbane? A Look At Left-Hander's Stats At The Venue

'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style