The Indian cricket team has touched down in Brisbane, gearing up for a high-stakes encounter with Australia in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This match is critical for India to regain momentum in the series, especially after a tough 10-wicket loss in the day-night Test in Adelaide.
The upcoming Test is set to kick off on Saturday at the iconic Gabba, a ground that holds fond memories for India. It was here, three years ago, that India famously outplayed Australia to clinch a historic victory.
Adelaide ✅
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Rohit Sharma’s Struggles and Tactical Shifts
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma is under scrutiny as his recent form with the bat has been below par. In his last 12 innings, Rohit has managed just 142 runs, with a solitary half-century (52) to his name. To shake things up, he batted at number six in the second Test, ceding the opening slot to an in-form KL Rahul. The move raised eyebrows but signaled India’s intent to experiment in search of success.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli has shown glimpses of his brilliance. After smashing a century in the opening Test in Perth, he struggled in Adelaide, falling victim to edges in both innings. Fans will be hoping for another Kohli masterclass in Brisbane.
Australia’s Stronghold and Formidable Squad
Australia remains a daunting opponent, especially at home. Led by Pat Cummins, their squad boasts a balanced mix of experienced players and rising stars. Key performers like Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Starc will aim to continue their dominant form.
Australia Squad:
Pat Cummins (C), Alex Carey (WK), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland.
India’s Quest for Redemption
Indian Cricket Team squad remains a blend of seasoned campaigners and promising youngsters. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will spearhead the spin department, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj lead the pace attack. The team will rely on contributions from stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as well as emerging talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel.
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Abhimanyu Easwaran.
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