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"An Off Day": India Batting Coach Opens Up On Hosts' Dismal Show In Indore Test

The Indian team didn't factor in excessive turn on offer as it was a bad day in office despite playing spin being one of its strengths, batting coach Vikram Rathour claimed on Wednesday. India were all-out for 109 on the opening day of the third Test, in a little over one session with Australia left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann picking 5 for 16 in his only second Test. On the same pitch, visitors managed to reach 156 for four at stumps and go into day two with a valuable 47-run lead. The ball turning square in the first hour of play, attracted a lot of attention with many criticising the nature of the surface.

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.

"Feel Sorry For Fans..." Matthew Hayden Criticises Indore Pitch After India's Debacle On Day 1

The pitch at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore proved to be a curse for Team India as the hosts had a forgettable outing with the bat on Day 1 of the third Test against Australia. The Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 109 after spinner Matthew Kuhnemann took a five-wicket haul, followed by a three-wicket haul from Nathan Lyon. The pitch offered a lot of turn which turned out to be really beneficial for the spinners and a nightmare for India.

Ravindra Jadeja Bags Massive Record In Test Cricket, Joins Kapil Dev In Illustrious List

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday became the second player in India to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket. He accomplished this landmark during Australia's third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in Indore. After dismissing the Aussie opener Travis Head leg-before-wicket for nine runs of six balls, Jadeja got his 500th international cricket wicket. Jadeja has scored 5,527 runs in 298 international matches across 241 innings at an average of 33.29. He has scored three hundreds and 31 half-centuries, with the best individual score of 175*.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Shubman Gill Hurts Himself While Running Between Wickets. Pic Of Injury Surfaces

India opener Shubman Gill suffered a bruise on his stomach while trying to steal a quick single in India's ongoing third Test against Australia at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on Wednesday. The right-handed batter was included in the playing XI by dropping out-of-form batter KL Rahul. Gill, who entered the game on the back of a good batting performances, duly understood the value of his wicket; a glimpse of which was seen in the 7th over of India's innings.

3rd Test, Day 1: Ravindra Jadeja Helps India Fight Back, But Australia In Control At Stumps

Indian batters' longstanding struggles against spin were thoroughly exposed before Australia applied themselves on a rank turner to take control of the third Test on a frantic opening day of the match here on Wednesday. Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemman (5/16) picked up his maiden five-wicket haul as Australia skittled India out for a paltry 109 shortly after lunch on day one. Virat Kohli top-scored for India with 22 off 52 balls. Trailing 0-2 in the series, Australia came out with a strong resolve and purpose to end the day at 156 for four, taking a 47-run lead.

Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes No.1 Test Bowler, Topples James Anderson

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday jumped to the top of the latest ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, replacing England pacer James Anderson. Ashwin claimed the top spot after taking six wickets in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi. Anderson dropped to second place after England's stunning loss to New Zealand in the Wellington Test. The 36-year-old Ashwin first claimed the top honour among Test bowlers in 2015, and has returned to the top spot on several occasions since then.

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Matthew Kunhemann Takes Maiden Five-Wicket Haul As Australia Bundle Out India For 109

Australia bowled out India for 109 in their first innings soon after lunch on the first day of the third Test Wednesday, with spinner Matthew Kuhnemann taking five wickets and Nathan Lyon three.

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"An Off Day": India Batting Coach Opens Up On Hosts' Dismal Show In Indore Test

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

"Feel Sorry For Fans..." Matthew Hayden Criticises Indore Pitch After India's Debacle On Day 1

Ravindra Jadeja Bags Massive Record In Test Cricket, Joins Kapil Dev In Illustrious List

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Shubman Gill Hurts Himself While Running Between Wickets. Pic Of Injury Surfaces

3rd Test, Day 1: Ravindra Jadeja Helps India Fight Back, But Australia In Control At Stumps

Ravichandran Ashwin Becomes No.1 Test Bowler, Topples James Anderson

Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Matthew Kunhemann Takes Maiden Five-Wicket Haul As Australia Bundle Out India For 109