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Watch: Virat Kohli Breaks Into Dance On Field During Indore Test, Leaves Fans In Splits

It was a disappointing day on the field for India as the hosts were bundled out for 109 and Australia ended up taking a lead on Day 1 of the third Test match in Indore. The Indian batsmen played rash shots and were unable to deal with the dual bounce of the pitch and except for Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, not a single batsman was able to breach the 20-run mark. While things were looking grim for Rohit Sharma and Co, Kohli was captured on camera dancing on the field. The star India batter broke into dance suddenly while fielding and Rohit was also seen smiling at his teammates' antics.

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav Equals Virat Kohli's Batting Record, Surpasses Ravi Shastri

It was a disappointing display from the India batsmen on Day 1 of the third Test match against Australia in Indore as the hosts were bundled out for just 109. Almost all the batsmen failed to get going against the Aussie spinners but Umesh Yadav ended up adding a massive milestone to his name. The fast bowler slammed two massive sixes off Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling and equalled Virat Kohli's tally of 24 maximums in Test cricket. In the course of the match, he also went past former head coach Ravi Shastri's tally of 22 and is currently 17th in the list of Indian cricketers with most Test sixes. Overall, Virender Sehwag tops the list with 91 while MS Dhoni is second with 78.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Reaction Goes Viral After Ravindra Jadeja's Dismissal In Indore Test

The Indian fans were left disappointed after the Rohit Sharma-led side got skittled for 109 on Day 1 of the third Test against Australia in Indore. Opted to bat first, Team India started off on a steady not with skipper Rohit and Shubman Gill stitching a 27-run partnership. However, the visitors then introduced spin into the attack and India lost five wickets for 18 runs. The downfall began with the dismissal of Rohit, which was followed by Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravindra Jadeja. Spin duo Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon were the pick among the bowlers as the duo scalped five and three wickets respectively but the dismissal of Jadeja left everyone heartbroken.

"You Are Playing For Your Country...": Sunil Gavaskar Admonishes Shubman Gill For Calling Physio In The Middle Of Over

Team India had a tough time facing Australia in the first innings of the third Test on Wednesday at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Opted to bat first, the Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 109 after the spin duo of Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann created a rampage and broke the backbone of the Indian batting line-up. Young batter Shubman Gill, who was benched in the previous two matches, was finally included in the Playing XI after he replaced an out of form KL Rahul. However, an act by Gill on the field left former India batter Sunil Gavaskar fuming.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Joke Cracks Up Coach Rahul Dravid During 3rd Test

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen having a fun time with head coach Rahul Dravid on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Australia. Kohli, who top-scored for India with his knock of 22, looked positive in his knock, but was undone by Todd Murphy's delivery, which kept low and hit him on the pads. After being dismissed, Kohli was seen having a chat with Dravid, who couldn't control his laughter after seeing the former India captain's antics. The interesting conversation was caught on camera on Day 1.

'Indore Pitch Rated Poor On Day 1': Twitter Reacts As Rank Turner Bamboozles India In 3rd Test vs Australia

Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon shared three wicket each as the visitors bamboozled India on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. After opting to bat, Rohit Sharma (12) and Shubman Gill (21) added 27 runs for the first wicket before Kuhnemann dismissed both in quick successions. Cheteshwar Pujara was also dismissed cheaply after being completely wrong footed by Lyon's delivery, which nipped back in sharply after hitting the turf. Ravindra (4) Jadeja was promoted up the order, but he too threw away his wicket.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Set To Play 200th International Match On Home Soil

When India takes to the field against Australia during the third Test at Indore, it will be a special occasion for hosts' star batter Virat Kohli, who will be playing his 200th international match at home. India will square off against Australia at Indore from Wednesday onwards. India is 2-0 up in the four-match series which has seen the Indian spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel being the brightest stars for the hosts. Virat has been a pillar of India's home domination ever since he hit the international cricket scene in 2008.

"ICC Is Under India": Ex Pakistan Spinner Makes Stunning Remark Over Asia Cup Saga

The 2023 Asia Cup has so far created buzz for all the wrong reasons. The issues started when BCCI secretary Jay Shah, also the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), said that India would not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. Pakistan were the designated hosts of the continental event. However, the announcement resulted in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stating that if India doesn't come to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, it might might their plans to travel for the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Breaks Into Dance On Field During Indore Test, Leaves Fans In Splits

India vs Australia: Umesh Yadav Equals Virat Kohli's Batting Record, Surpasses Ravi Shastri

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Reaction Goes Viral After Ravindra Jadeja's Dismissal In Indore Test

"You Are Playing For Your Country...": Sunil Gavaskar Admonishes Shubman Gill For Calling Physio In The Middle Of Over

Watch: Virat Kohli's Joke Cracks Up Coach Rahul Dravid During 3rd Test

'Indore Pitch Rated Poor On Day 1': Twitter Reacts As Rank Turner Bamboozles India In 3rd Test vs Australia

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli Set To Play 200th International Match On Home Soil

"ICC Is Under India": Ex Pakistan Spinner Makes Stunning Remark Over Asia Cup Saga