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Watch: Chair In Middle Of Pitch, Ice Pack - Steve Smith Desperate To Beat Rajkot Heat

It has always been quite challenging for Australian cricketers to adapt to the hot playing conditions in India and it was once again the case during the third ODI encounter in Rajkot on Wednesday. Steve Smith looked in good touch against the Indian bowlers but the sweltering heat and humidity proved to be the bigger challenge for him. During the 30th over of the Australian innings, there was a drinks break and Smith had a chair on the ground as well as an ice pack in order to keep himself cool. It look like he was feeling better but one over later, he once again asked for drinks to come in with the chair and the ice pack.

Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Explains Changes In Indian Team For 3rd ODI vs Australia

The Indian cricket team introduced a plethora of changes as Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the 3rd ODI against Australia. Rohit himself returned to the lineup, having given the first two matches a miss, and so did the talismanic Virat Kohli. In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav also returned to the Indian team, but there was also a forced change in the Indian side, with Ishan Kishan failing to make the cut because of fever. Spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was also given the nod over Ravichandran Ashwin for the 3rd ODI.

Virat Kohli Takes On Rohit Sharma In Race For Sachin Tendulkar's Grand Record

India's talismanic duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to the playing XI for the 3rd and final ODI between India and Australia. Having been rested for the first two matches, both of which India won, their return will boost the team's chances against the Aussies in the 3rd ODI. While it is a dead rubber, the match does offer the team management a brilliant opportunity to play the exact combination they plan to deploy in the World Cup team next month. In the match at Chepauk, Rohit, and Kohli would also have their eyes set on Sachin Tendulkar's grand record.

Virat Kohli Recreates His Childhood Pose For An Ad Shoot, Picture Goes Viral

Virat Kohli is among the best batters in the world of cricket. His exceptional talent and consistent performance have earned him a huge fan following across the globe. Be it on or off the field, the fans stay acquainted with what the batting legend does. In that case, any video or picture of his to go viral in a quite common thing. Recently, a childhood pose of Kohli has gone viral after the batter recreated it for an advertisement shoot.

India vs Australia: Saurashtra Cricket Association Secretary Reveals Nature Of Rajkot Pitch Ahead Of 3rd ODI

Ahead of the third and final ODI match between India and Australia on Wednesday, Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) secretary Himanshu Shah said that the stadium will be packed since all the tickets are sold out. Himanshu said that the outfield of the stadium had been changed before the third ODI game and added that the pitch is batting-friendly. The secretary of the SCA also hoped that the last match before the ODI World Cup would be exciting. "The third and last ODI match between India and Australia will be played in Rajkot. For this match, the outfield of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot has been completely renewed. The entire stadium will be packed because all the tickets are sold out, and the wicket is also very batting-friendly. We are sure that this last match before the World Cup will be very exciting," Himanshu Shah said.

India vs Australia - Steve Smith's Form Not A Concern But Australia Must Adapt Well: Mitchell Starc

Steve Smith might be taking a wee bit more time to adjust to sub-continental tracks but his poor returns in the first two ODIs against India is least of concern for the Australian team management, senior speedster Mitchell Starc said on Tuesday. Usually a prolific scorer against India, Smith has scores of 0 and 41 in the first two ODIs on batting-friendly tracks, having flopped earlier in the Test series in February-March when he could only manage 145 runs across four Tests. Starc, who himself is coming back from groin niggle, was speaking ahead of the third and final ODI scheduled on Wednesday. "No. His (Smith) numbers speak for himself," Starc replied to a query on Smith's current form.

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble's All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia

Once against proving his credentials in white-ball cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin put on a show with the ball as India took on Australia in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series. The marquee spinner, who hasn't been in India's scheme of things in the 50-over format for long, made a strong case for ODI World Cup selection with his performance against the mighty Aussies. As Ashwin claimed three wickets in the Indore match, he went on to shatter an all-time record that was held by the legendary Anil Kumble.

After Morale Shattering Loss To India In 2nd ODI, Steve Smith's Honest Admission

Following his side's 99-run loss to India in the second ODI, Australia skipper Steve Smith that having lost five matches in a row ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in October, his side needs to work on a few things. India outplayed Australia with both bat and ball to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-0 after winning the second match by 99 runs through The Duckworth-Lew–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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Watch: Chair In Middle Of Pitch, Ice Pack - Steve Smith Desperate To Beat Rajkot Heat

Virat Kohli Returns As Rohit Sharma Explains Changes In Indian Team For 3rd ODI vs Australia

Virat Kohli Takes On Rohit Sharma In Race For Sachin Tendulkar's Grand Record

Virat Kohli Recreates His Childhood Pose For An Ad Shoot, Picture Goes Viral

India vs Australia: Saurashtra Cricket Association Secretary Reveals Nature Of Rajkot Pitch Ahead Of 3rd ODI

India vs Australia - Steve Smith's Form Not A Concern But Australia Must Adapt Well: Mitchell Starc

Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble's All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia

After Morale Shattering Loss To India In 2nd ODI, Steve Smith's Honest Admission