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"An Absolute Fluke": Peter Handscomb On His Catch To Dismiss Shyreas Iyer In 2nd India vs Australia Test

Short-leg is one of the toughest and most risky positions to field at in cricket. Being stationed at the position, a player has merely a fraction of a second to react. With the help of skill and a bit of luck at times, the players over the years have pulled off some excellent catches at the position. Of latest, Peter Hanscomb grabbed a stunning catch of Shreyas Iyer in the second Test in New Delhi. During India's first innings in the game, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon bowled into the body of Iyer, who flicked the ball towards the leg side from the middle of his bat, but Handscomb's sensational reflexes saw the fielder taking a blinder,

"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.

"I'm Being Blunt": Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul Ahead Of Third Test Against Australia

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is against the idea of picking a vice-captain in a home series as he feels it complicates the selection of the best XI when the deputy team leader is not in form. Shastri also hinted that Shubman Gill should replace KL Rahul in the remaining two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. There has been a lot of talk around India vice-captain Rahul's prolonged lean patch. The opener has scores of 22, 23, 10, 2, 20, 17 and 1 in his last seven innings. With the young Gill waiting in the wings despite his stellar run across formats, the pressure is increasing on Rahul. "The team management know his (Rahul's) form, they know his mental state. They know how they should be watching someone like Gill," Shastri said on the ICC Review podcast.

Why Did Australia Tests Finish In 3 Days? Fan Asks. R Ashwin Explains

India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second Test match in New Delhi to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The hosts now lead the series 2-0 after registering convincing wins in the first two matches. Australia, who had failed to give a fight to India in the Nagpur Test, did improve a bit but couldn't prevent a loss. Results of both the matches came within three days.

"Lack Of Application, Discipline": Ravi Shastri's Hard-Hitting Take On Australia's Poor Show Against India

Former India head coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri said on Saturday that Australian batters' lack of application has let them down in the ongoing Test series. He added that Australia lacked belief in their own defence and need to go back to basics ahead of the third Test at Indore. The third Test between India and Australia will take place from March 1 in Indore. Australia trail by 2-0 in the series and have disappointed with the bat in both the matches.

"Ravindra Jadeja And...": Ex BCCI Selector Picks Likely Candidates For India's Test Vice-Captaincy

With a few days to go for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, the Indian cricket team faces a few questions. The most prominent being the place of opener KL Rahul in the XI. The star batter has scored only 38 in the first two Tests. Former players, including Venkatesh Prasad, has been questioning why Rahul has been getting a long rope. With a highest score of 23 in his last 10 Test innings, Rahul's place is under scrutiny as India chase a third successive victory that would seal their place in the final of the World Test Championship in June.

"I See 4-0...": Sourav Ganguly Predicts 'Far Superior' India's Clean Sweep Against Australia

India have dominated Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far. After easy wins in the first two Tests, which the hosts achieved in less than three days on both occasions, the third Test starts in Indore on March 1. The Australian team has been dealt with several blows owing to injuries while their regular captain Pat Cummins too will not be available for the third Test as he has gone back home due to his mother's illness. Amidst this, former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has predicted that Australia will be clean-sweept.

"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.

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"An Absolute Fluke": Peter Handscomb On His Catch To Dismiss Shyreas Iyer In 2nd India vs Australia Test

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

"I'm Being Blunt": Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict On KL Rahul Ahead Of Third Test Against Australia

Why Did Australia Tests Finish In 3 Days? Fan Asks. R Ashwin Explains

"Lack Of Application, Discipline": Ravi Shastri's Hard-Hitting Take On Australia's Poor Show Against India

"Ravindra Jadeja And...": Ex BCCI Selector Picks Likely Candidates For India's Test Vice-Captaincy

"I See 4-0...": Sourav Ganguly Predicts 'Far Superior' India's Clean Sweep Against Australia

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