India vs Australia highlights 3rd Test Day 1 play called-off; AUS 28-0
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1: The umpires took the call after seeing the incessant rains as the 3rd test will resume tomorrow at 5:15 AM IST.
On Day 1 of India vs Australia 3rd Test, rain played spoilsport at the Gabba as only 13.2 overs could be played due to persistent rain in Brisbane. In a bold move, India shook up their Playing XI, introducing the dynamic Ravindra Jadeja and unleashing the promising Akash Deep to replace Harshit Rana. The dependable R Ashwin made way for the all-rounder in a bid to enhance the team's balance. Australia, not to be outdone, made a tactical adjustment of their own. The fiery Josh Hazlewood, fit and raring to go, stepped in to replace Scott Boland, adding an extra layer of menace to their pace attack. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was counting on the overcast conditions to help the Indian pacers in taking early wickets. However, that wasn't to be as the pitch didn't react as it should have according to the conditions. Openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja are still at the crease after batting mindfully and leaving the deliveries to perfection.
The play will resume tomorrow and will start half an hour early than the usual time. The 5:15 AM IST start will also ensure that 98 overs would be played each day to make up for the lost time today.
Invited to bat, Usman Khawaja (19 not out) and Nathan McSweeney (4 not out ) survived the moving ball, during which either of the three pacers - Jasprit Bumrah (0/8 from 6 overs), Mohammed Siraj (0/13 from 4 overs) and Akash Deep (0/2 from 3.2 Overs) got the breakthrough despite hitting the right length.
The line was more drifting towards the pads which made it easier to survive the initial spell without fuss.
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The covers remain securely placed on the pitch, ensuring that the playing surface stays protected. While the storm may cause a delay, the groundsmen are well-prepared to swiftly get the game back on track once the weather improves. The anticipation is high as fans eagerly await the resumption of the match, hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted play soon. The umpires are expected to extend the day's play by one hour or so due to the time lost by the interruption as well.
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First Published: Dec 14 2024 | 4:16 AM IST