India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 5: Match ended in a draw; series level 1-1
India vs Australia 3rd Test SCORECARD: Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket.
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India managed to escape with a crucial draw in the weather-affected third Test against Australia, after intermittent rain severely limited play on the fifth day. With the five-match series now tied at 1-1, the stage is set for a thrilling contest going into the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
As the match ended early on the day, Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after what was an illustrious career for Team India. He will forever be in the history books of Indian cricket and ends his career as India's 2nd highest Test wicket taker as well.
India resumed the final day at 252 for nine, and they managed just 24 more balls before being bowled out for 260 in their first innings. With time running out after much of the morning session was washed out by rain, Australia’s batsmen came out with aggression but stumbled to 89 for seven in just 18 overs. The declaration came soon after, leaving India with 54 overs to chase a target of 275.
Bad light and more rain forced an early tea break with India at 8 for no loss in 2.1 overs, and the conditions worsened, preventing any further play. Despite the challenges, India would have fancied their chances to chase down 275, but the weather played a major role in their survival.
Jasprit Bumrah was again the standout bowler, taking 3/18 in the second innings, with excellent support from Mohammed Siraj (2/36) and Akash Deep (2/28). Australia's approach in their second innings was both brave and questionable, with reckless shots resulting in the fall of wickets. Nathan McSweeney (4) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) went after deliveries outside the off-stump, while Usman Khawaja (8) and Mitchell Marsh (2) were dismissed by good deliveries. Despite the collapses, Australia continued to play aggressively, with Pat Cummins hitting two sixes and as many fours before declaring.
The morning session was interrupted by lightning and rain, allowing only 24 balls to be bowled. After India were dismissed for 260, they trailed by 185 runs. Following this, severe weather warnings flashed at the Gabba, and play was suspended as fans and players took shelter.
With heavy rain impacting most of the game, the only uninterrupted day was day two, where Australia amassed 405 for seven, led by centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith. As the series moves to Melbourne, India faces key issues in both batting and bowling. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have struggled to find form, and Jasprit Bumrah has been the lone warrior in the bowling attack. India will need to address these concerns if they are to challenge Australia in the fourth Test at the MCG.
11:48 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Will Ashwin play in the remaining Tests?
Ravichandran Ashwin won't be playing the remaining Tests in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and will be flying back home tomorrow as told by his skipper Rohit Sharma in the post-match press conference.
11:43 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 'Our attitude made me proud'
Knowing pretty well that team India were playing catch up after a bad 1st Innings performance, Rohit said that despite of feeling that they were behind in the game, the players' attitude till the very last ball made the skipper proud of the team.
11:40 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit ahead of Boxing Day Test!
'We'll be travelling tomorrow and see how the ground is and how the pitch will behave as well.' said Rohit ahead of the Boxing Day Test.
'We will fight for the win again' Rohit expressed his optimism ahead of the 4th Test in Melbourne.
'We will fight for the win again' Rohit expressed his optimism ahead of the 4th Test in Melbourne.
11:37 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 'Ajinkya and Pujara haven't retired guys!!'
Rohit Sharma shares a laugh with the media as they make him talk about Ajinkya and Pujara alongside Ashwin. He stopped and reminded everyone that both Rahane and Pujara haven't retired yet and so they should don't make him talk about them to get him in trouble. 'They still have a chance of playing in the future for Team India' he added.
11:35 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 'It's a little victory for us'
Rohit Sharma said that watching Akash and Bumrah bat on to avoid the follow-on was a little victory for India as they saw two guys fighting for Team India and celebrated when they came out on top in the end.
11:33 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit Sharma on Mohd Shami's return!
'It's high-time someone comes from the NCA and talks about him' Rohit said about Shami's possible return to Team India. 'He has had problems with his knee. As soon as the guys at NCA confirm his fitness, we would be happy to have him.'
11:31 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit on Brisbane Test!
'It is quite frustrating', says Rohit when asked about the test in Brisbane. He feels it was eaully frustrating for both the batters and bowlers as mentally you're prepared to play for 2 hours. But it wasn't the case here. He also said that you really can't control these things and have to try and adjust to what the situation is.
11:29 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit about India's batting performance!
Rohit Sharma tlaked about his and his team's batting performance. He admitted that his batting hasn't been upto the mark. The skipper is looking forward to the rest of the series and he backs himself to do well in the rest of the matches.
'I'm feeling good about myself. The runs are not indicating that for now, but inside my mind I'm feeling well which matters the most for me'
'I'm feeling good about myself. The runs are not indicating that for now, but inside my mind I'm feeling well which matters the most for me'
11:26 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit speaks about Ashwin's character!
Rohit recollected his memories of playing with Ashwin at the Under-17 level after which he had disappeared for a while only to come back and take fifers for tamil Nadu.
'A true match winner India has ever seen. His records speak for itself' says Rohit about the veteran spinner.
'A true match winner India has ever seen. His records speak for itself' says Rohit about the veteran spinner.
11:24 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 'We respect Ashwin's decision'
Rohit Sharma said that he and his teammates will respect his decision to reitre in between the series. He says that he did request him to keep his decision with himself until the Pink ball Test in Adelaide.
11:22 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit explains Ashwin's decision!
Rohit explains Ashwin's decision to retire as he says that it's a personal decision and he had heard about it when he arrived at Perth as well.
11:19 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket!
Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket at the post match press conference. He ends his career as the 2nd highest test wicket taker for India.
11:17 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Cummins looking forward to Boxing Day Test!
Aussie skipper Pat Cummins can't wait for the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground which is scheduled to start from December 26. It is expected to be a full house that day with Australia hoping to get o top as quickly as possible with the home support.
11:13 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Rohit looking forward to Melbourne!
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma talked about the match in the post match presentation and feels India have done well in terms of the situation they were in and hopes that his side takes the lead going into the Melbourne Test.
11:11 AM
3rd Test Day 5 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Travis Head Player of the match!
Travis Head gets the player of the match because of his performance with the bat. His 152 runs in the 1st innings paved the way for the Aussies to post a good total.
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First Published: Dec 18 2024 | 4:50 AM IST