IND vs AUS LIVE BRISBANE WEATHER UPDATES: The Gabba, cloaked in gloom, remains drenched as rain continues to pour, with no play in next hour looking possible. Australia 28-0 in 13.2 Overs at tea.
Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin had shared the details earlier on The Willow Talk podcast, explaining how the ground staff unintentionally caused a blackout during the 2nd Test.
The day began under overcast skies, and only 13.2 overs of play were possible before rain interrupted proceedings two times and umpires were forced to take early lunch
Former opener Warner was unimpressed with Labuschagne's performance and claimed that he had a "lack of awareness" after being dismissed caught in the gully.
IND vs AUS 3rd Test Playing 11: Ravindra Jadeja replaced R Ashwin in India's Playing 11 while Akash Deep came in for Harshit Rana.
Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed on the eve of IND vs AUS 3rd Test that the green tinge on the Gabba wicket has been reduced significantly.
Cummins tormented the India batters with grunt balls in both innings during the Pink Ball Test that Australia eventually won by 10 wickets to level the five-match series 1-1.
Greg Chappell also said that Bumrah is the only player standing between Australia and the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
India have had at least six scores of 150 or less in recent times and Gill admitted that the piece of stat isn't lost upon the batting group. He said it is now a three-match series for his side.
The third Test between India and Australia is expected to be heavily affected by rain and overcast conditions, as per the latest weather reports
Despite their 2021 win, India's overall record in Brisbane is not very promising, as they have only won one and drawn one match in the seven Test matches they have played there.
Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel was seen putting in a solid effort, bowling against Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant for an extended period during Friday's practice session
Pat Cummins said: "It's a shame for Scotty, but still a fair bit to play out this series. I'd be surprised if he didn't play again in this series"
The live streaming of New Zealand vs England 3rd Test will be available on the Sony LIV and Amazon Prime apps and websites in India.
In a press conference ahead of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Gill touched upon the return to The Gabba - where India clinched the series in their previous tour
D Gukesh etched his name in history on Thursday by dethroning China's Ding Liren with a 7.5-6.5 victory in their World Chess Championship match held in Singapore
Countering Pat Cummins' remark on success of short pitch deliveries against Indian batters Gill pointed out that, in his view, the success of the short ball strategy has been limited.
Mumbai Indians will now have a new head coach, bowling coach, and fielding coach in IPL 2025
India will play their matches at a neutral venue, including the final (if they qualify), if the hybrid model proposal is passed
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.