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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.

"Doesn't Mean Anything...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul's Removal As Vice-Captain

India opening batter KL Rahul has been under the scanner for his low returns with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rahul, who was named vice captain for the first two Tests, has scored just 38 runs in three innings so far. Several former and current players have questioned his place in the team, and have vouched for the inclusion of in-form youngster Shubman Gill. During the pre-match press conference, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked about Rahul being stripped from vice-captaincy for the last two Tests.

"Doesn't Look As If They Care...": Australia Great Questions Team's Attitude Against India

The first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in less than three days, with Australia failing to justify their world No. 1 rank against India. The Rohit Sharma-led hosts dominated with the bat as well with the ball as the Australians were left with no answers. Courtesy their 2-0 lead in the four-match series, India have already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. If India win the third Test, they will seal a place in the final of the World Test Championship. In the midst of this, Australia would hope for a turnaround in the contest. However, former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson wrote in a column that the 'most disappointing' aspect of the team was the way it lost the first two Tests.

"He Deserves A Chance": Ravi Shastri Gives His Verdict On KL Rahul, Shubman Gill Debate For 3rd Test

The debate on KL Rahul's inclusion over Shubman Gill in India's Playing XI for the first two Tests against Australia is taking a new turn with each passing day. The opening batter miserably failed to leave a mark in both the matches as he could only fetch 38 runs. Despite giving a forgettable performance, Rahul has been named in the squad for the remaining two matches but got stripped from his vice-captain's position. As the third Test is just around the corner, the opinions from the experts have got divided into two sides, where one faction wants Rahul in the Playing XI while the other one wants the in-form Gill.

Focus On KL Rahul As Team India Look To Seal World Test Championship Final Spot

India are expected to enhance their aura of invincibility at home with another series win while a down and out Australia will need nothing less than a monumental effort to bounce back in the third Test, beginning in Indore Wednesday. India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home and a guaranteed spot in the World Test Championship final in June. Leading 2-0 in a four-match series, India are sitting pretty and just need to make one tough decision of choosing between out-of-form K L Rahul and Shubman Gill.

"Don't Need Three Spinners: Ex-Australia Star Ahead Of 3rd Test vs India

Former Australian pacer Michael Kasprowicz wants his side to play to its strengths and go for a three-pronged pace attack in Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green and Scott Boland for the third Test against India at Indore beginning on Wednesday. Australia had gone into the second Test in New Delhi with just one pacer in skipper Pat Cummins and three specialist spinners and still lost the match by six wickets to concede a series-retaining 0-2 lead to India.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Eyeing a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, India hold a 2-0 lead in the four-match series, heading into the third Test against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. However, the hosts face a selection dilemma with opening batter KL Rahul going through a rough patch. Rahul, who was named vice-captain for the first two Tests, has struggled to score runs so far, could be dropped to make way for the in-form Shubman Gill, who has showcased breathtaking form since the start of the year. Australia, on the other hand, could be boosted by the possible returns of Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc. However, the hosts will be without the services of captain Pat Cummins and veteran batter David Warner..

"Mum Loved Watching...": Pat Cummins 'Amazed' By England's Barmy Army's Gesture For Ailing Mother

Australia captain Pat Cummins had confirmed last week that he will not be returning India for the third Test against the hosts, starting from March 1 in Indore. Cummins, who had flown to Sydney after India's win in the second Test, had revealed that his mother, Maria, had entered palliative care. Since then, cricket fans have flooded social media with heartfelt posts for Cummins and his mother. On Saturday, England's Barmy Army posted a heartwarming video where a rendition of the song, ' Maria' from the movie, West Side Story was played in support of Cummins' mother Maria.

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

"Doesn't Mean Anything...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul's Removal As Vice-Captain

"Doesn't Look As If They Care...": Australia Great Questions Team's Attitude Against India

"He Deserves A Chance": Ravi Shastri Gives His Verdict On KL Rahul, Shubman Gill Debate For 3rd Test

Focus On KL Rahul As Team India Look To Seal World Test Championship Final Spot

"Don't Need Three Spinners: Ex-Australia Star Ahead Of 3rd Test vs India

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

"Mum Loved Watching...": Pat Cummins 'Amazed' By England's Barmy Army's Gesture For Ailing Mother