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"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.

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.

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.

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.

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"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

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

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

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