Australia ended Day One at 166/2 in 55 overs that could be bowled because of rain. At Stumps, Labuschagne and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 67 and 31
India made a solid start with Rohit Sharma (26) and Shubman Gill (50) stitching a 70-run opening stand. Gill went on to score his maiden half-century
It was just the kind of debut Will Pucovski was hoping for as the young Australian opener cherished 'incredible experience' on day one of the third Test
The ever inquisitive Ravichandran Ashwin, who has a knack for leaning new things, and much-improved batsman Ravindra Jadeja have stood out for India in the first two Tests, says skipper Ajinkya Rahane
Rohit replaces Mayank as one of the openers in India playing 11 while Navdeep Saini will make his Test debut in the third Test at SCG. Check IND vs AUS 3rd Test playing 11 here
Ahead of the third Test against Australia, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday termed the journey from Melbourne to Sydney as 'turbulent and scary'.
Losing regular skipper Virat Kohli was not easy for the team, but stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane stood up to the challenge and led from the front, says R Ashwin
Indian players were in a joyous mood after a commanding win over Australia and spinner Ashwin was seen engaging in a fun banter with opener Rohit Sharma over Cheteshwar Pujara's pose in a group photo
Ajinkya Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday
Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith said he let seasoned Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dictate terms in their duels so far, something "I've probably never let any spinner do in my career"
Victory should be a formality in the second session for Ajinkya Rahane's men, 10 days after an infamous batting debacle in Adelaide, where India was bowled out for its lowest Test score of 36
Rahane showed great determination as he made an unbeaten 200-ball 104, studded with 12 hits to the fence
The visitors now look to wrap up the proceedings on the fourth day as Australia has a slender lead of two runs with only four wickets in hand
an inspired Indian bowling unit, led by the menacing Jasprit Bumrah (4/56)and the crafty Ravichandran Ashwin (3/35), steam-rolled Australia for a meagre 195
As much as the day belonged to the Indian bowling unit for another fired-up show, new captain Rahane deserved equal credit for marshalling his resources to perfection during the 72.3 overs that Austra
After getting bundled out for a mere 36 in the Adelaide Test, India has made 4 changes in its playing 11. India vs Australia 2nd Test will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day (Dec 26)
India vs Australia 2nd Test match will take place on the Boxing Day (Dec 26) at Melbourne Cricket Ground. India needs to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in the 1st Test
In India vs Australia 1st Test, Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal will open for India while Ashwin is a lone spinner in India playing 11. Check AUS vs IND playing 11, head to head details here
Australia opener David Warner still have to attain match fitness and this a reason why the hosts are not changing its playing 11 from previous match
India fell to lowest-ever innings total in its 82-year Test cricket history as Virat Kohli-led side ended at 36 for nine in second innings