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"Jasprit Bumrah Has Done Most Things Right But...": Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict

Ravi Shastri was left concerned by the inconsistency of India's bowling attack on Day 2 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday. Apart from Jasprit Bumrah who took five wickets, all India bowlers struggled on a day when Travis Head and Steve Smith ran riot. Australia were 405 for the loss of seven wickets and the former Indian cricket team head coach were left concerned with how badly some of the India bowlers performed. Shastri pointed out that consistency is extremely important for the Indian bowlers when it comes to playing in Australia and added that only Bumrah has "done things right".

"Bowled Really Nicely": Steve Smith's Big Praise For Star India Pacer. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

India pacer Akash Deep may not have entered the wickets column on the second day of third Test here but his ability to make the ball talk earned him high praise from Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith. Smith scored his 33rd Test hundred on Sunday and added 241 runs for the fourth wicket with with Travis Head (152) to put Australia in a strong position, having seen off testing spells from the peerless Jasprit Bumrah (5/72) as well as struggles against Akash Deep.

"Get Out Of My Space": Australia Great Slams Mohammed Siraj-Marnus Labuschagne Bail-Switching Drama

One of the highlights of Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia was the 'bail-switching' moment between India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne. In an act of superstition, Siraj walked over to Labuschagne's stumps and switched the position of the bails. As Siraj turned back, Labuschagne himself switched the bails back to the original position. It didn't work out for him, as he got dismissed moments later off the bowling of Nitish Reddy. Legendary Australia batter Matthew Hayden slammed Labuschagne for getting distracted.

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.

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.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

"Jasprit Bumrah Has Done Most Things Right But...": Ravi Shastri Gives Brutal Verdict

"Bowled Really Nicely": Steve Smith's Big Praise For Star India Pacer. It's Not Jasprit Bumrah

"Get Out Of My Space": Australia Great Slams Mohammed Siraj-Marnus Labuschagne Bail-Switching Drama

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

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