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Jasprit Bumrah Faces 'Racial Slur' On Commentary; Fans Reminded Of 'Monkeygate' Scandal

Former England women's cricket team star Isa Guha found herself in the middle of a massive controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jasprit Bumrah on commentary during Day 2 of the third Test encounter against Australia on Sunday. Following the dismissals of Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja, legendary Australia pacer Brett Lee was left impressed by Bumrah's bowling and he went on to share his thoughts. "Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said on FOX Cricket. In response, Guha referred to Bumrah as the "Most Valuable Primate" - a comment that sparked a massive row and earned her a lot of criticism from the fans.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Act Leaves Ravindra Jadeja Fuming, Earns Him A Mouthful During 3rd Test Against Australia

Mohammed Siraj's act left Ravindra Jadeja absolutely fuming and it even earned him a mouthful from the Indian cricket team all-rounder during Day 2 of the third Test encounter against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday. During the second session of the day, Head pushed the ball towards the offside and went for a quick single. Siraj was quick to collect the ball but his throw was too reckless as it went over the batter and Jadeja seemed to be in a bit of bother after collecting it. The all-rounder was not happy with Siraj 's aggression and he ended up hurling a mouthful while shaking his head in pain.

Akash Deep Saves Boundary But Australia Still Get 4 Runs During 3rd Test - Video Goes Viral

A rare action took place on Day 2 of the India vs Australia third Test match at The Gabba, Brisbane. In the 95th over of Australia's batting on Sunday, the pair of Pat Cummins and Alex Carey ran four runs in one go. It happened when Cummins drove Nitish Reddy's third ball of the over beautifully through extra cover. Akash Deep chased the ball and managed to stop it. However, before the ball could be thrown back, the duo of Cummins and Carey ran four.

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Kapil Dev's Record, Becomes First Indian Bowler To...

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was at his absolute best on Day 2 of the side's third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Bumrah shone with figures of 5 for 72, helping the visitors make a strong comeback in the game after Travis Head's marathon 152-run knock. Australia finished the day at 405 for 7 with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease. It was Bumrah's magical spell with the second new ball that helped India bounce back. Australia were 316 for 3 when Bumrah opened the floodgates for the visitors.

Travis Head, Steve Smith Tons Decimate India On Day 2; Jasprit Bumrah Shines With 5-Wicket Haul

Travis Head continued to bully India by smashing a second successive hundred while Steve Smith clawed his way back to form with his 33rd century as Australia reached an imposing 405 for 7 at the end of second day of the third Test here Sunday. Head, who cracked 140 in the previous Test, hit a brilliant 152 off just 160 balls and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Smith (101 off 190 balls), who scored one of his more laboured hundreds in the traditional format. For India, Jasprit Bumrah (5/72) stood out from the pack with his 12th five-wicket haul while Akash Deep (0/78) despite bowling well was distinctly unlucky.

Steve Smith Moves Past Australia Great, Sets Eyes On Ricky Ponting For Elusive Record

Steven Smith returned to his peak just at the right moment, making a big statement amid his lean form by hammering his 33rd Test century for Australia in Brisbane. While Travis Head went on with his business in his usual destructive sense of the game, Smith took the anchor's role throughout their electrifying 241-run partnership. He bid his time, decided to tread with caution and played a picture-perfect Test knock straight out of the classic cricket textbooks. His 101 runs from 190 deliveries had everything, including elegance, balance, technique and class.

Zero To Hero: Travis Head Enters History Books With Unique Test Record During 3rd Game

India's bane and Australia's boon, Travis Head, became the first batter to bag a King Pair and century at a venue in the same calendar year. The Gabba considered Australia's fortress, wasn't Head's favourite playground when he turned up to face the West Indies in the day-night Test earlier this year. He was dismissed for a golden duck twice, a 'King Pair' at The Gabba before stepping into the venue once again on Sunday in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. When up against his favourite opposition, Head brought thunder down the ground with an explosive display with the bat. Before the southpaw's arrival, the pitch, which appeared to bowler's heaven, quickly evaporated and turned into their worst nightmare.

Video: Mohammed Siraj, Rohit Sharma's Blunder Earns Them "Dumb" Tag By Australia Great

As Travis Head and Steve Smith put giant runs on the board on Day 2 of the third Test at the Gabba, Indian players' shoulders dropped and so did skipper Rohit Sharma's ability to think clearly. Be it Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, or Nitish Reddy, none of the pacers seemed to have the strategy to break the Head-Smith partnership. During one of the overs from Siraj, his and skipper Rohit's field placement was also branded 'dumb' by none other than Australia great Simon Katich.

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Jasprit Bumrah Faces 'Racial Slur' On Commentary; Fans Reminded Of 'Monkeygate' Scandal

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Act Leaves Ravindra Jadeja Fuming, Earns Him A Mouthful During 3rd Test Against Australia

Akash Deep Saves Boundary But Australia Still Get 4 Runs During 3rd Test - Video Goes Viral

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Kapil Dev's Record, Becomes First Indian Bowler To...

Travis Head, Steve Smith Tons Decimate India On Day 2; Jasprit Bumrah Shines With 5-Wicket Haul

Steve Smith Moves Past Australia Great, Sets Eyes On Ricky Ponting For Elusive Record

Zero To Hero: Travis Head Enters History Books With Unique Test Record During 3rd Game

Video: Mohammed Siraj, Rohit Sharma's Blunder Earns Them "Dumb" Tag By Australia Great