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Australian top-three seriously out of form, should go back to basics: Healy

Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test against India from December 26, legendary wicketkeeper Ian Healy has pointed out the serious lack of form of the top-three Australian batters and advised them to go to the basics and perform if they want to continue in the team. Australia made 445 in the first innings of the rain truncated third Test at Brisbane with Travis Head and Steve Smith smashing centuries but the home team did miserably in the second innings before declaring at 89 for 7. The match ended in a draw with the five-match Test series level at 1-1. "I don't see them (Australia) regressing going into Melbourne, but they are out of form, they're seriously out of form," Healy told SEN Radio. Openers Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney and one-drop batter Marnus Labuschagne performed below expectations at the Gabba before Smith and Head halted the slide with centuries in the first innings. The second innings was even worse with the top three managing just 13 runs. "Questions have got

IND vs AUS: Momentum still neutral, says Cummins; showers praise on Ashwin

Australia captain Pat Cummins is not bothered if India walked away with momentum from the drawn third Test but is pleased that they did not let the visitors exploit better batting conditions in the first innings. Australia, who largely controlled the third Test, declared their second innings at 89/7 to set India a 275-run target but rian prevented an exciting climax. "(I) can't say I've ever been scared of momentum don't really care about that. I think we can take a lot from this week," he told media after the end of the contest. "A couple of great partnerships, to be sent in on a (fresh) wicket and score 450 (445) and then managing to bowl India out for 250 (260) when the wicket, the conditions were probably a little bit better. We can take a lot from that," he said. Ashwin is one of the all time greats ====================== While the contest expectedly ended in a draw with the series tied 1-1, India's spin great Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international ...

IND vs AUS: Here's why Gavaskar criticises Ashwin's retirement timing

Speaking to broadcasters Star Sports, Gavaskar compared Ashwin's decision to MS Dhoni's mid-series retirement in 2014-15

Legends react to R Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket

Indian all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect following the third Test between India and Australia at Brisbane

WTC 2024 points table, IND-AUS's final qualification scenarios, SA schedule

As Kiwis were out of for WTC 2025 final race, check the qualification scenarios and chances of India, Australia, South Africa, and Sri Lanka along with WTC 2024 points table here

IND vs AUS: Travis Head believes he will be available for Boxing Day Test

Travis Head is continuing the purple patch of form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and already has two centuries to his name in three games

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.

India tops the list in Brisbane's highest successful run-chase in Tests

India's 329 runs chase during India tour of Australia 2020-21 is the highest successful run-chase in Test matches at The Gabba in Brisbane

IND vs AUS: Here's how Australia can churn a result on Day 5 of 3rd Test

Should the rain relent and gift even one session of play, Australia could seize the moment by declaring without facing a single delivery (forfeit an inning), as per the rules outlined by the MCC.

IND vs AUS: Soft and wet ball in final session proved costly, says Vettori

Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori accepted that Bumrah and Akash Deep foiled their plan of enforcing the follow-on

IND vs AUS: Cummins becomes 3rd highest wicket-taker as captain in Tests

Pat Cummins now has 119 wickets under his belt as Test captain after assuming the position back in 2021

IND vs AUS: Lower order chipping in with runs always feel great, says Rahul

KL Rahul, playing as an opener, scored a crucial 84-run knock before the tail-enders took India past the follow-on mark in Brisbane

IND vs AUS: Watch Rohit mimics Akash's shot during tense follow-on moment

Akash Deep added an important 39 runs unbeaten for the last wicket with Jasprit Bumrah on day 4 to avoid the follow-on situation for team India

IND vs AUS: We will look to bat as long as possible, says Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah accepted that when rain interrupts the game, players lose their rhythm while simultaneously acknowledging that one cannot control the weather

Watch Bumrah-Akash shows nerve of steel; Here's how India saved follow-on

India avoided the follow-on in the 3rd Test against Australia courtesy of a brilliant show of grit and determination by tailenders Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Racial abuse on Bumrah: Guha apologies for 'primate' remark after backlash

The comment sparked outrage on social media, with fans condemning the racial undertone of the phrase. Guha, who has been part of Fox Sports' broadcast team for years, issued a formal apology

IND vs AUS: Poor shot selection led to India's downfall at The Gabba

While Jaiswal flicks the ball on the pads straight to square leg fielder Mitchell Marsh, Gill tried to play an extravagant drive and managed an outside edge to flying Marsh at gully region.

India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 4: Bumrah-Akash avoid follow on for India

India vs Australia full scorecard: The tail-enders made India proud as they managed to avoid the follow-on with their 39*-run partnership.

Full list of matches when follow-on enforced; follow-on history in Tests

Check full list of matches and their results when follow-on enforced in Test cricket here. Find answers to follow-on history and how many times it happened during India vs Australia Test series

What are follow-on rules? Why won't Australia enforce follow on vs India?

The last time Australia enforced a follow on on India in red ball cricket was back in 2001, which saw India eventually coming out as the victors at Eden Gardens.