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India vs Australia 3rd Test Weather Update: Brisbane Staring At Big Rain Scare

As the riveting Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 moves to its third chapter, there may be a new twist on the cards. The third Test between India and Australia - to be played at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane - may not even go ahead totally. This is because Brisbane has seen torrential downpours of rain in recent days. In an area that is largely unaffected by rain during this time of the year, the problem could play spoilsport, with rain predicted on all five days of the Test match.

"More Than Playing In IPL...": India's 13-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Big Revelation

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when he was acquired by Rajasthan Royals who will be coached by Dravid. "I am really glad that I am getting a chance to play in the IPL. I am excited to play under Rahul Dravid sir, more than playing in the IPL, I am happy to play under him.

As Rohit, Kohli, Other Batters Struggle, Shubman Gill Reveals "Key Discussion" In Team

India batter Shubman Gill says the need to put up a big first innings total has been the talking point among his team's batters ahead of the third Test against Australia and each one of them has devised a plan to make it happen at the Gabba. Gill didn't play the first Test due to a finger injury but looked good in his brief innings of 31 and 28 during the Pink Ball Test at Adelaide which India lost by 10 wickets.

Shubman Gill Shares Team India's Message As Gukesh D Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

Opener Shubman Gill on Friday congratulated D Gukesh on behalf of the Indian cricket team after the 18-year-old Grandmaster became the youngest ever world chess champion. Gukesh scripted history on Thursday when he dethroned China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 to grab the title in Singapore. "I want to congratulate D Gukesh on behalf of the entire Indian cricket team. To become the youngest World Chess Champion is a feat in itself," said Gill while addressing the media ahead of the third Test against Australia.

Onus On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli As India Gear Up For Potentially Make-Or-Break Test

Rohit Sharma's elegance and Virat Kohli's class will face the ultimate 'Test' when India take on an Australian team eager to set the record straight on a spicy Gabba track in the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting Saturday. With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship. For India, the biggest hope remains in Australia's batting vulnerability which can lead to an implosion if a certain Travis Head doesn't decide to be the marauder.

'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months – making magnificent 163 in the 2023 World Test Championship final and a match-winning 137 in the ODI World Cup final later that year.

Ahead Of Brisbane Test vs India, Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Names "The Hardest Thing" In Cricket

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Gabba, Australia skipper Pat Cummins said that its a matter of pride of winning a Test match on the Australian soil. The third Test of the series is set to begin on December 14 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. Following a resounding 295-run defeat to the visitors at Perth's Optus Stadium--where standout performances from Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal were on display--the hosts bounced back strongly.

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie Quits As Pakistan Coach. Here's Why

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday. Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are already in the Rainbow Nation for the white-ball leg of the tour. Aaqib is currently the interim coach of Pakistan white ball outfits.

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India vs Australia 3rd Test Weather Update: Brisbane Staring At Big Rain Scare

"More Than Playing In IPL...": India's 13-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Big Revelation

As Rohit, Kohli, Other Batters Struggle, Shubman Gill Reveals "Key Discussion" In Team

Shubman Gill Shares Team India's Message As Gukesh D Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

Onus On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli As India Gear Up For Potentially Make-Or-Break Test

'Very Similar To Adam Gilchrist': Ex-Australia Skipper On Travis Head's Batting Style

Ahead Of Brisbane Test vs India, Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Names "The Hardest Thing" In Cricket

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie Quits As Pakistan Coach. Here's Why