India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test Day 2: Big Injury Scare For India, Star Pacer Walks Off
IND vs AUS LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2© AFP
India vs Australia LIVE Updates, 3rd Test Day 2: India pacer Mohammed Siraj walked off while bowling the seventh over of his spell with a hamstring injury scare, just after Nitish Reddy had struck in the opening session of Day 2 to dismiss Marnus LabuschagneEarlier, India pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah gave the visitiors the perfect start in the first half an hour of Day 2, as he sent both Australia openers back to the dugout. Usman Khawaja couldn’t move his feet, facing a peach of a delivery by Bumrah, and ended up getting an easy catch behind the stumps to Rishabh Pant. In his next over, Bumrah removed Khawaja’s opening partner McSweeney too, this time getting him caught in the slips as India rejoiced an excellent start to the opening session. On Day 1, only 13.2 overs of play were possible on Day 1 after Rohit Sharma had put Australia in to bat. Thought the forecast remains mixed, much more action is expected to unfold today than yesterday. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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07:34 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Have India allowed Head to settle?
The big worry for India now will once again be – have they allowed Travis Head to settle into the crease to easily? 18 balls, 15 runs for the left-hander so far. 2 boundaries as well. Not quite the outside off-stump balls or short-pitched ones to test him.
AUS 95/3 (39)
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07:28 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Travis Head fearless
Classy cover drive. Goes away for 4. Doesn’t matter if it’s Jasprit Bumrah, Travis Head will play the way he knows best. The next ball is pulled away, Head takes 2.
AUS 94/3 (38)
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07:26 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Hamstring injury for Siraj?
“It is either the hamstring or the back of the knee,” says Mark Nicholas on air, speaking on Mohammed Siraj’s injury. This will be a huge blow for India if it’s a serious one for Siraj.
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07:24 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah is back!
Change of ends for Jasprit Bumrah, and he will steam in against Travis Head now. This could be the battle that decides how this Test match pans out!
AUS 85/3 (37.1)
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07:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Huge appeal!
Akash Deep gets Siraj on the pads, it’s a monstrous appeal by India. Umpire stays no, and India chose not to take the DRS. Replays show Smith got a tiny edge. What a battle, what a comeback by Akash Deep.
AUS 85/3 (36.3)
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07:21 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj INJURED!
Just as we were mentioning that Siraj is bowling an unusually long spell, Siraj suffers an ijury. Goes off the ground with the physio.
Akash Deep comes in to complete the over, and WHAT A START!
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07:18 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 7th over for Siraj!
Not so common to see a pacer bowl 7 overs on the trot, but that’s exactly what Mohammed Siraj will do.
AUS 85/3 (36.2)
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07:17 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Pant appeals!
The ball seemed to go down the leg side, but Rishabh Pant made a really animated appeal, thinking that Head had edged it! Umpire says not out, and Rohit Sharma decides not to review.
AUS 83/83 (36)
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07:14 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: First 4 for Head
Right, does the counter-attack start here? Short and wide by Nitish Reddy, Head stands tall and drives it through the covers for 4.
AUS 81/3 (35.3)
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07:11 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj to Head!
The crowd roars to its fullest as Siraj steams in to bowl to Travis Head. Not quite the climax they’d have hoped for, it’s pitched on the leg stump, and Head blocks.
AUS 77/3 (35)
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07:09 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Big appeal! India use DRS
That caught Smith flush on the pads, but is it too high? Siraj looked animated, but umpire gave not out.
And NO! Umpire’s call says hawk-eye, and Smith survives.
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07:05 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Here comes Travis Head
The star of the second Test is now at the crease. Travis Head is out, and Siraj is bowling from the other end. Box office stuff set to take place at The Gabba.
AUS 75/3 (34)
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07:04 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Siraj’s superstition works
Mohammed Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne had that interesting moment of bail-switching not too long ago, and it seems to have done the trick and distracted the Aussie batter. Crucial third wicket for India, after nearly 15 overs.
AUS 75/3 (33.2)
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07:03 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Labuschagne GONE!
Nitish Reddy strikes! Outswinger, Labuschagne gets a heavy edge and Virat Kohli grabs it in the slip cordon! Third wicket for India in the opening session.
AUS 75/3 (33.2)
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07:00 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah reluctant to dive
Smith plays it through mid-wicket, and Bumrah gives a rather lacklustre chase. Perhaps cautious of any injury. Luckily manages to get the ball away just in front of the boundary rope. Three more.
AUS 75/2 (33.1)
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06:56 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Labuschange v Siraj!
Marnus Labuschagne says a couple of words to Mohammed Siraj but the India pacer remains completely unmoved. A bit of superstition at play too. Siraj comes and switches the bails, and as he walks away, Labuschagne returns the bails to the original order!
AUS 70/2 (32.4)
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06:53 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: India think DRS!
Siraj bothering Smith near the pads again. Rohit Sharma and co. think about a review, but let it go. Wise decision, as replays show the ball was missing the stumps.
AUS 70/2 (32.1)
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06:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Close, Siraj!
Brilliant yorker by Siraj and Smith gets a faint inside edge before it crashes onto his pads. Good comeback by Siraj in the over.
AUS 67/2 (31)
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06:45 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith picks up more runs
This time the pull shot from Steve Smith. Now that Bumrah and Akash Deep are out of the attack and the ball is moving less, he is slowly bringing out a few shots.
AUS 67/2 (30.2)
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06:43 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: 30 overs done
Australia suffered two early blows, but Smith and Labuschagne are doing well now.
AUS 65/2 (30 overs)
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06:41 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Glorious from Smith
Steve Smith times it sweetly, straight down the groumd. Akash Deep has to give chase, and manages to save the boundary. The Aussies pick up 3.
AUS 65/2 (29.2)
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06:37 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Superb weather in Brisbane
Amid the worry of rain on all five days of the Test, here’s some good news: There are clear skies at The Gabba. The sun is out, and the conditions for batting will only get better here.
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06:36 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Smith and Labuschagne settling in
Labuschagne and Smith are doing a cautious but steady job of settling in. The duo have both faced over 30 balls now, against 4 different Indian pacers. Good signs for Australia.
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06:33 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah’s staggering numbers
Here are Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible numbers against the Australia openers so far in the series:
Khawaja: Inns 4 | Outs 3 | Avg 5.7
McSweeney: Inns 5 | Outs 4 | Avg 3.0
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06:28 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Cheap runs
Siraj puts in a bouncer, but that’s way too high for both Steve Smith and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant. Goes over and away for 5 wides.
AUS 62/2 (27)
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06:26 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Best time for India to bowl?
The overcast conditions from the previous day, coupled with the ball still doing a bit, may mean that this is India’s best opportunity to strike with the ball today. Marnus Labuschagne still looks quite uncomfortable at the crease.
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06:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Nitish Reddy from the other end
Both Bumrah and Akash Deep have moved over, as Nitish Kumar Reddy joins Mohammed Siraj in the pace attack. Smith and Labuschagne continue to look uncomfortable.
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06:20 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Sharp stuff by Siraj
Marnus Labuschagne did not look comfortable the entire over, with the ball swinging back in every time he tried to leave. The last ball crashes against his pads, big appeal, but umpire shakes his head.
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06:17 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: First bowling change!
The fiery early morning spell by Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep are done. Here comes Mohammed Siraj now, against a vociferous Australian crowd. Virat Kohli gets into the act, amps up the crowd as well!
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06:09 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: No Change For India Yet
Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep continue to bowl full steam in the morning sessions. The manner in which they’ve troubled Australian batters has prevented skipper Rohit from making a change. But, for how long?
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06:02 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Bumrah’s Peach To Dismiss Khawaja
Here’s how Jasprit Bumrah got the better of Usman Khawaja…
Jasprit Bumrah looks at his devastating best!
He gets Usman Khawaja early on Day Two. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/X7sj8lyIIv
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024
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06:00 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Shaky Steve Smith Just Surviving
Steve Smith hasn’t looked comfortable at all this morning. Be it against Bumrah or Akash Deep, the veteran Australian batter has struggled to read the line and behaviour of the ball well. On the commentary, Harbhajan Singh doesn’t think he would last for long.
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05:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah Strikes Again, India Rejoice
WICKET! For the fourth time in McSweeney’s 3-Test career, Jasprit Bumrah sends him packing. Excellent start for India, all thanks to Bumrah, as he gets the second opener too. Rohit delighted.
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05:44 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Rohit’s Field Placements Under Scanner
The visuals on the broadcast have shown Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma engaging in plenty of conversations regarding field placements. India could’ve had a couple of more catching opportunities if the fielders were placed accordingly. The team just has to prevent newcomer Labuschagne from getting settled in the middle.
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05:34 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Bumrah With A Big Breakthrough
WICKET!!!! Jasprit Bumrah, you beauty. Usman Khawaja once again departs to the Indian talismanic pacer. India have the much-needed breakthrough early on Day 2, and it’s none other than the team’s biggest magician doing the damage.
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05:29 (IST)
India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Bumrah With A Big LBW Shout
Nice shout for LBW by Jasprit Bumrah and other close-in fielders but the umpire is unmoved. Skipper Rohit did consult with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant but decided to not go for a DRS. Bumrah looking good this morning.
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05:26 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Bumrah’s Intense Chat With Gambhir, Rohit, Morkel
Visuals from this morning suggested that Bumrah had a lengthy chat with captain Rohit, head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel ahead of the start of the match. India seems to have come up with a strategy. But for now, we’ll have to wait.
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05:23 (IST)
India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 2 Live: We Are Underway!
Akash Deep is the first bowler to begin India’s action with the ball on Day 2. It’s a mix of clouds and the Sun in the sky at the moment. We should get the most of 98.4 overs today, if not all. Akash Deep finishes his first over of the day with one no-ball.
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05:18 (IST)
India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Overcast Conditions Back In Brisbane
According to the ground staff, the covers were removed from the venue at about 6:30 AM (local time) this morning. The wicket did get some sunlight but, at present, the conditions are overcast. However, we are set to have a timely start. Stay tuned for live updates…
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05:09 (IST)
India vs Australia 3rd Test Live: Sun Shinning, Play To Begin Shortly
The Sun is shinning at The Gabba and cricket lovers have a lot to rejoice. We could have a bright start this morning. Fingers crossed for the remainder of the day to remain like this.
The Weather is great & the sun is shining at the Gabba. (Vimal Kumar).
– Good news for fans..!!!! pic.twitter.com/4hf8NPuaXL
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) December 14, 2024
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