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Australia vs Pakistan Live Streaming 3rd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd T20I, Live Streaming: Australia are all set to face Pakistan in the third T20I of the three-match series on Monday in Hobart. The hosts have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. However, Pakistan will be putting their best foot forward, in order to clinch a consolation victory. Earlier on Saturday, speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in the second T20I. Set just 148 to win after Haris Rauf claimed 4-22 to keep the hosts in check, Pakistan were all out for 134 in the final over despite a lively 52 from Usman Khan.

England Great Doesn't Mince Words, Takes Swipe At Gautam Gambhir Over Ricky Ponting Remarks

A war of words emerged between Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia great Ricky Ponting after the latter criticised Virat Kohli's form and questioned his place in the Test team. When Gambhir was asked about his views on Ponting's comments in the press conference, he lost his calm and asked the Australia great to only focus on his team. However, Gambhir's comments have not gone down well with some former cricketers, including ex-England captain Michael Vaughan, who took a subtle swipe at the India head coach.

"Problems Will Escalate If...": Harbhajan Singh's Blunt Take India's Border Gavaskar Trophy Hopes

Despite the Indian team suffering a shocking 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh hasn't ruled out the side's prospect of winning the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. With less than a week remaining for the start of the 1st Test in Perth, India have been dealt with a major injury blow as batter Shubman Gill has reportedly fractured his thumb, raising major doubts over his involvement in the match begining next Friday. In addition, India are already without skipper Rohit Sharma, who became father for the second time and is yet to reach Australia.

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd T20I, Live Updates: Pakistan stand-in skipper Agha Salman won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the third and final T20I on Monday. Australia have already clinched the three-match series with 2-0 lead. 21-year-old Jehandad Khan has earned his debut cap for Pakistan. Despite losing the series, Pakistan will play to bow out on a high. Earlier on Saturday, led by pacer Spencer Johnson's five-wicket haul, Australia put in a spectacular bowling performance to bundle out Pakistan for only 134, defending 147. (Live Scorecard)

Gautam Gambhir Warned Against Benching India Star. Sourav Ganguly Says "He Must Play"

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia in Perth. After months of wait, India and Australia, two heavyweights in the world of Test cricket, will begin their fierce rivalry in Perth from Friday. With last-minute injuries and the dwindling form of players in the Indian camp, the selection will be a headache for head coach Gautam Gambhir, especially after suffering a home series whitewash against New Zealand.

"Had Personal Rivalry With Virat Kohli": Mitchell Johnson's Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Confession

Australia have not beaten India home or away in a Test series since the 2014/15 tour Down Under. Currently under the leadership of Pat Cummins, the Aussies would look to right the wrong in the five-match series starting next Friday. Former pacer Mitchell Johnson, who was part of the last Australia side to beat India, has credited his one-time rival Virat Kohli for transforming the Indian cricket for good. Johnson feels Kohli's combative attitude is one of his biggest attributes.

"Genuinely Worried For Australian Cricket Team": David Warner's Massive 'Virat Kohli' Warning

As India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, all eyes will be on the out-of-form superstar batter Virat Kohli, for whom the Australian soil has been a happy hunting place over the years and has seen him dominate the hosts on multiple occasions, both as a player and a captain. While Virat has been hyped and celebrated in Australia as a superstar batter, in the past, he had the weight of runs and consistency to justify the festival-like atmosphere that comes into being the moment he lands on Australian soil. However this time around, Virat is not only fighting for form, but for his legacy in Test cricket and his spot amid a massive possibility of transition after this ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism

It isn't being Gautam Gambhir at the moment. The India head coach sees questions being raised over his continuity following two embarrassing series defeats -- against Sri Lanka in ODIs and New Zealand in Tests. The manner in which Gambhir speaks to the media in the press conference has also become a subject of debate among some former cricketers. However, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly doesn't want Gambhir to curb his natural instincts and has advised others to let him be the way he wants to.

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Australia vs Pakistan Live Streaming 3rd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

England Great Doesn't Mince Words, Takes Swipe At Gautam Gambhir Over Ricky Ponting Remarks

"Problems Will Escalate If...": Harbhajan Singh's Blunt Take India's Border Gavaskar Trophy Hopes

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates

Gautam Gambhir Warned Against Benching India Star. Sourav Ganguly Says "He Must Play"

"Had Personal Rivalry With Virat Kohli": Mitchell Johnson's Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Confession

"Genuinely Worried For Australian Cricket Team": David Warner's Massive 'Virat Kohli' Warning

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism