India made a solid start with Rohit Sharma (26) and Shubman Gill (50) stitching a 70-run opening stand. Gill went on to score his maiden half-century
After openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma provided a solid start by adding 70 runs for the first wicket in 27 overs, Rahane and Pujara saw off the day by batting out 12.5 overs for just 11 runs
Gill and Rohit added 70 runs in 27 overs on Friday, with the latter getting dismissed on the last ball of the 27th over for a 77-ball 26
Navdeep Saini and Will Pocovski to make their Test debut for India and Australia respectively. Check India vs Australia 3rd Test toss result and live streaming details
Ajinkya Rahane's India will look to start afresh against Australia with the big-hitting Rohit Sharma's presence adding a new dimension to what promises to be an enthralling third Test starting Jan 7
Rohit will open the innings alongside Shubman Gill in India vs Australia 3rd Test at Sydney Cricket Ground
Rohit replaces Mayank as one of the openers in India playing 11 while Navdeep Saini will make his Test debut in the third Test at SCG. Check IND vs AUS 3rd Test playing 11 here
India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Friday hit the batting nets for the first time since arriving in Australia as he gears up for the third Test against Australia
India opener and limited-overs deputy Rohit Sharma has been named as the vice-captain for the remaining two Test matches against Australia
Rohit Sharma has joined the Indian squad in Melbourne ahead of their third Test against Australia.
Indian players were in a joyous mood after a commanding win over Australia and spinner Ashwin was seen engaging in a fun banter with opener Rohit Sharma over Cheteshwar Pujara's pose in a group photo
The five-bowler strategy worked out perfectly for India in Melbourne but the Ajinkya Rahane-led side has some tough calls to make in the batting department ahead 3rd Test. Check IND vs AUS playing 11
India coach Ravi Shastri has said that Rohit Sharma will join the squad on Wednesday, adding that they will now look at how the player is physically after completing his quarantine
Rohit Sharma cleared an eagerly-watched fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru
Rohit is expected to fly out in the next couple of days and will have to undergo 14 days of hard quarantine before being able to train for the last two Tests
It will be first time during Covid-19 pandemic that crowds will be allowed in the stadium during an international cricket tournament. Check IND vs AUS full schedule, match time, live streaming details
Rohit Sharma is an attacking batsman around whom India build their innings in one-dayers, but his absence should not have been the reason for India for failing to chase Australia's huge total in the first One-day International in Sydney on Friday, legendary West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding has said. He also felt India would struggle in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday didn't hide his displeasure at the Rohit Sharma injury saga stating that "confusion and lack of clarity" has led to the team management playing a "waiting game" on his availability which is not ideal. Answering media queries online ahead of the ODI series against Australia starting on Friday, Kohli said Rohit was said to be unavailable before the selection committee meeting earlier this month.
Answering media queries online ahead of the ODI series against Australia starting on Friday, Kohli said Rohit was said to be unavailable before the selection committee meeting earlier this month
Mayank Agarwal has been in fine form and skipper Finch feels the Indian batsman could be a possible replacement for Rohit Sharma, who will miss the white-ball series due to a hamstring injury