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India Take Big Step, Make 2 Significant Changes In Playing XI For 3rd Test Against Australia

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in overcast conditions and opted to field first in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. With the series level at 1-1, the next five days in Brisbane could potentially decide the fate of the BGT series. Australia will look to build the momentum they found in Adelaide, while India will look to draw inspiration from the record-shattering victory in Perth. Australia decided to bring in Josh Hazlewood, who missed the second Test due to side strain. Scott Boland, who played an influential role for Australia with the pink ball had to make way for Hazlewood. For India, Harshit Rana and Ravichandran Ashwin were replaced by right-arm seamer Akash Deep and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

India vs Australia: Steve Smith's Dressing Room Activity During 3rd Test Viral, Leaves Internet Intrigued

Australia cricket team star Steve Smith's dressing room activity has gone viral on Day 1 of the third Test encounter against India at Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Rain stopped play early during the match and Smith was seen solving the crossword inside the dressing room. As the camera focused on the experienced Australia star, he was seen thinking intently with the pan in hand and the commentators said that he was solving the day's crossword. The users on social media were left intrigued by what Smith was doing and pictures of him has already gone viral.

India vs Australia Live Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: India Opt To Field Against Australia, Make 2 Massive Changes

India vs Australia Live Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: India won the toss and opted to field against Australia in the third Test of the five-match series at The Gabba, Brisbane. It could be a series-deciding game as both the teams are level at 1-1 with Australia making a remarkable comeback through the pink-ball Test that took place in Adelaide.

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Streaming, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: When And Where To Watch

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Streaming and Live Telecast: It will be a Test of character for the Indian cricket team as it faces a resurgent Australia in the third Test of the five-match series at The Gabba, Brisbane. The visitors won the first game by 295 runs to take an early lead in the series, despite the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma. Jasprit Bumrah, the Player of the Match, not only shone with his performance in bowling but also captained the side in absence of Rohit.

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Updates: South Africa will be a more confident side when they and Pakistan face each other in the second T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Friday. The Proteas are 1-0 up in the series after winning the first game by 11 runs. They will aim to seal the series while visitors Pakistan will eye for an equaliser. A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took the Proteas to an 11-run win in the first game at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. (Live Scorecard)

New Zealand vs England Live Score Updates 3rd Test Day 1

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: New Zealand eye a consolation win as they take on England in the third and final Test at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. A whitewash would be quite a humbling for New Zealand after their 3-0 win on Indian soil last month. The Kiwis, however, haven't lost a Test at Seddon Park since South Africa beat them by nine wickets in 2012. The pitch was largely under covers and the weather could play a big part through the Test, with showers forecast on day three. Both teams are already out of the WTC 2025 final race. (Live Scorecard)

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for exceeding the maximum permitted elbow extension of 15 degrees.

BCCI, PCB Agree On Champions Trophy Model. These Are The 'Conditions': Report

After months of tussle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have finally agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to a report in India Today, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has also approved the model with matches set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai. This comes after the BCCI refused to send the Indian team to play in Pakistan, citing security concerns. However, the PCB denied to accept their demands initially.

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India Take Big Step, Make 2 Significant Changes In Playing XI For 3rd Test Against Australia

India vs Australia: Steve Smith's Dressing Room Activity During 3rd Test Viral, Leaves Internet Intrigued

India vs Australia Live Updates, 3rd Test Day 1: India Opt To Field Against Australia, Make 2 Massive Changes

India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Streaming, Border-Gavaskar Trophy: When And Where To Watch

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England Live Score Updates 3rd Test Day 1

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

BCCI, PCB Agree On Champions Trophy Model. These Are The 'Conditions': Report