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Border-Gavaskar Trophy | In Indore, we doubled down on what we’d set out to achieve initially: Andrew McDonald

Travis Head with Coach Andrew McDonald during a practice session at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on February 28, 2023. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has admitted that visiting teams need to be "near perfect" to challenge India in their own backyard, something they sought in Indore by "doubling down" on what they had set out to achieve initially. Hammered by the hosts inside three days in the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, Australia fought back strongly to claim the third match on an Indore pitch that offered vicious turn and variable bounce. "You have almost got to be near perfect against India in India. I think this game (Indore Test) besides that 6 for 11 was near perfect," McDonald was quoted as saying 'ESPNcricinfo'. Accor...
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India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: Australia on the verge of victory against India on Day 3 – The Times of India

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 03, 2023, 08:14:14 ISTIND vs AUS 3rd Test: Nathan Lyon took eight wickets on Day 2 to give Australia hope of beating India in the third Test -- provided they can avoid another calamitous batting collapse. On a dramatic day two in Indore, Australia's batting imploded in their first innings only for them to fight back and restrict India in their second to 163, giving them a victory target of 76.Read Less!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() { (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!...
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Watch: Fans chant for Rishabh Pant as India suffer another batting collapse against Australia in 3rd Test

As India suffered another batting collapse on Thursday against Australia in the 3rd Test at Indore, a section of fans in the stands started a chant for Rishabh Pant. Cries of “Rishabh Pant” and “Gabba” filled the air as the fans chanted for the player who was adjudged man of the match against Australia in 2020/21 in the 4th Test at the Gabba. Pant, who had suffered a horrific accident in the wee hours of December 30, would surely have played in this Test series against Australia if not for the aforementioned mishap. Chants of Rishabh pant in the stadium 🥺 pic.twitter.com/wx0L33c6oB — Rishabh pant fans club (@rishabpantclub) March 2, 2023 Standing as his replacement, keeper-batter Srikar Bharat has had a series to forget with his scores in 3 Tests being 8, 6, 23, 17 and 3 in 5 innings....
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Watch: Steve Smith takes a stunner to end Cheteshwar Pujara’s resistance in IND vs AUS 3rd Test

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith pulled off a catch of the series contender when his one handed grab at slips ended Cheteshwar Pujara’s stay at the crease in the 3rd Test at Indore on Thursday. The catch proved to be the turning point of the match as Pujara, who was batting at 59, slowly and steadily waged a lone battle to rebuild the Indian innings after the rest of the top order had crumbled. In the 57th over, Nathan Lyon’s 3rd ball had spun inside and Pujara tried to play a drive but did not get as much bat to it as he would have liked. Smith, who was situated at the leg slip dived low and took an absolute stunning catch with his outstretched hand. Could this be a match-turning catch by @stevesmith49 to dismiss @cheteshwar1 for a determined 59 #INDvAUS #classic pic.twitter.com...
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India vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: India look to limit damage on Day 2 – The Times of India

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 02, 2023, 07:59:24 ISTAustralia grabbed the early advantage with a lead of 47 on Wednesday after Matthew Kuhnemann's five-wicket haul helped dismiss India for 109 on a dramatic first day of the third Test. The tourists were 156/4 at stumps after Usman Khawaja hit a gritty 60 to drive his team's reply on a viciously turning pitch in Indore.Read Less!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() { (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loade...
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IND vs AUS: Why did the Indore pitch offer wicked turn and variable bounce on the morning of Day 1?

The pitch which was a mix of red and black is not new to Indian players. But prior to the Test, as has been the case throughout the series, there was selective watering. Though it’s a common practice, what made it so hard for Indian batsmen was the fact that the moisture content – black soil tends to absorb more of it, which made it a bit damp. So whenever the ball landed in those parts – which had a bit of grass cover – it kept low. And whenever the ball landed in the dry area – mostly red soil – it found a sharp turn and bounce. Selective watering is a regular feature in Indian pitches but works better if the pitch isn’t a mixed-soil in nature. Black and red soils are contrasting as it is, offering different bounce but the selective watering meant it was even more of a contrast here....
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Australia skipper Pat Cummins pulls out of third India Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins. | Photo Credit: Reuters Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins on Friday pulled out of the third Test against India after flying home mid-tour to spend time with his seriously ill mother. Former captain Steve Smith will temporarily replace Cummins as skipper, with Australia scrambling to save face following two heavy losses in a nightmare start to the tour. "I have decided against returning to India at this time. I feel I am best being here with my family," Cummins said in a statement. "I appreciate the overwhelming support I have received from Cricket Australia and my teammates. Thanks for your understanding." Cummins returned to Australia earlier this week citing a "serious family illness", but was initially expected to return to India in time for the t...