Australia vs India | 3rd Test | Gabba | Dec 14-Dec 18 | Pre-Match Discussion

[followed]

It would be great if australia can get the lead of 2-1 after this test.
Australian batting is terrible though.
Nathan Lyon is waste of space as well.

 

[Devadwal]

I know reddy score some runs but I'll drop him and Play 5 proper bowlers

Bumrah
Siraj
Akashdeep
Prasidh Krishna
Sundar/ Jadeja

This should be bowling attack for this test.

Than for last two test Play both Ashwin and Jadeja along with 3 pacers.

No use of bits and pieces type players.

Reddy bowling is useless anyway .

 

[Romali_rotti]

He is Fully fit

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867009460025348423

Anyone can look handful vs KL Rahul

 

[Vikram1989]

I know reddy score some runs but I'll drop him and Play 5 proper bowlers

Bumrah
Siraj
Akashdeep
Prasidh Krishna
Sundar/ Jadeja

This should be bowling attack for this test.

So u want 4 bowlers who cant bat on top of 2 washed up batsmen and another batsmen(kl) who can't be trusted.evry chance for 100 all out.

 

[Devadwal]

So u want 4 bowlers who cant bat on top of 2 washed up batsmen and another batsmen(kl) who can't be trusted.evry chance for 100 all out.

Bowling is our strength so make sure we can play proper bowlers .

I don't want to compromise on that just because our batting is pathetic .if we are compromise on bowling than neither our bowling is strong nor the batting .

Atleast bowler's can win tbe match if we can select proper bowlers not bits and pieces types

 

[BouncerGuy]

India vs Australia: Gabba Pitch Curator's Remarks Early Warning For Rohit Sharma And Co

The pitch for the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba is expected to have traditional pace and bounce considering the game is scheduled in the early part of the summer and not post-Christmas. India's famous win at the Gabba on their previous tour came when the game was scheduled in the second half of the series. A Rishabh Pant special ensured India a back- to-back series win Down Under with Australia left licking their wounds. It was the hosts' first loss at the venue since 1988. Since then Australia have lost to the West Indies at the 'fortress' and no wonder the players prefer to play at the Gabba at the start of the summer and not at end of it.

"Different times of year definitely makes it different, it can be a slightly different pitch," Gabba curator David Sandurski was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au ahead of the third Test beginning Saturday.

"Pitches later in the season might have a bit more wear and tear while ones early in the season usually are a bit fresher and might have a bit more in them.

"Generally speaking, we still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for. We are just trying to make a traditional Gabba wicket like we do each year," he said.

The five-match series is locked at 1-1 following Australia's comprehensive win in the pink ball Test at Adelaide.

As many as 15 wickets fell on the opening day of a domestic pink ball game last month and the curator said the surface would be similar to that.

"The aim is to be similar to that wicket where there was a good balance between bat and ball. Hopefully there is a bit in it for everyone," Sandurski added.

The BCCI on Wednesday posted a video of the India players' arrival in Brisbane from Adelaide.

India won the opening Test in Perth by 295 runs before succumbing to the moving pink ball in Adelaide.

NDTV

 

[Vikram1989]

Bowling is our strength so make sure we can play proper bowlers .

I don't want to compromise on that just because our batting is pathetic .if we are compromise on bowling than neither our bowling is strong nor the batting .

Atleast bowler's can win tbe match if we can select proper bowlers not bits and pieces types

Pitch seems to be a green mamba and every run counts. So we should stick to 200 to 220 runs at max for aus and we should try to match it with whatever we have . No need of trying to have more bowlers if there is enough assistance from pitch

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mitchell Marsh during a media interaction ahead of the 3rd Test against India:

"I'll try and be ready to bowl as much as Patty needs me. Our allrounders haven't bowled a hell of a lot in Australia the last few years, but I am really thankful for our medical staff and Ronny [coach Andrew McDonald] and Patty who have allowed me the space between that first and second Test to just get right for the game."

"I didn't bowl as much as I would have liked to in the lead-up to the series, but our medical staff, Ronnie and Patty were really clear. I trusted that."

"When I got to the change rooms they asked if I hit it and I said 'yeah, I smashed it'. And then the replay came up and the head went into the hands and about one minute later everyone else was laughing at me."

"For me it is about being able to contribute. Whether that is five overs and bowling the occasional good ball and getting a wicket or just bowling overs to give our boys a chop out. Right now, it [the back] is feeling as good as it has felt."

"I didn't speak to Heady [at the non-striker's end]. I had a mare. When I got to the change rooms they asked if I hit it and I said 'yeah, I smashed it'. And then the replay came up and the head went into the hands and about one minute later everyone else was laughing at me."

 

[FearlessRoar]

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh while talking to local sports media outlet:

"This series is tough because both teams have had losses. What happened with Australia in Perth, maybe they didn’t expect it. And what happened with India in Adelaide, maybe India also didn’t expect it. Although there was a very long gap in the middle between the two Tests, sometimes such a gap spoils the momentum, and it happened here."

"If we look at this as a series of three matches, India has to win two out of these. Their best chances will be, I think, in Sydney and Melbourne. Anyway, if you play your best cricket at the Gabba and win there, then you will definitely win one match out of Melbourne or Sydney. So, you should think about that. The equality of the first two Tests shows that both teams have the ability to come back. Australia has come back; now maybe, it’s India’s turn to turn the tables."

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Most Test wickets at The Gabba

Shane Warne: 68 @ 20.30
Glenn McGrath: 65 @ 21.75
NATHAN LYON: 51 @ 28.31
MITCHELL STARC: 47 @ 28.93
PAT CUMMINS: 40 @ 18.22

 

[Kianig89]

Green mamba awaits India, watch your thumbs playya

 

[jnaveen1980]

So u want 4 bowlers who cant bat on top of 2 washed up batsmen and another batsmen(kl) who can't be trusted.evry chance for 100 all out.

I think there is some merit to that argument. It is Bumrah's usage. With 3 main seamers India is forced to go back to Bumrah very often and he picks up a cramp. We will be down with just 2 seamers one of them is a rookie. Easy peacy for Australia. India needs a fast bowling cushion as Reddy doesn't measure upto expectation.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Nay... He is gonna play. KL and ashwin + siraj might miss out

good for Australia if Rohit stays. lol

 

[Devadwal]

Green mamba awaits India, watch your thumbs playya

This is actually good for india.

Bring it on

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Wholesale changes in Indian squad before this Test would only favor Australia. Senior need to step up here for them. Also for Australia Steve Smith and Khawaja need to come good otherwise they can't rely on Travis alone.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Green mamba awaits India, watch your thumbs playya

When did Australian batsmen become Green mamba experts lol. They were reduced to totals like 24/9 on such pitchs even with much better batting line up. Broad bowled them out for 60 runs. Against SA even while chasing 34 they lost 4 wickets at the Gabba.

 

[Vikram1989]

I think there is some merit to that argument. It is Bumrah's usage. With 3 main seamers India is forced to go back to Bumrah very often and he picks up a cramp. We will be down with just 2 seamers one of them is a rookie. Easy peacy for Australia. India needs a fast bowling cushion as Reddy doesn't measure upto expectation.

I agree with it.but reddy is the top scorer in 3 innings. So unless reddy comes in place of rohit or kohli, we can't score much with 4 bowlers .if aud scores 200 we will fold out for 120 or less .whatever happens bumrah should be rested from 4th match. If series is lost at mcg,he is not required anymore.

 

[sweep_shot]

Wholesale changes in Indian squad before this Test would only favor Australia. Senior need to step up here for them. Also for Australia Steve Smith and Khawaja need to come good otherwise they can't rely on Travis alone.

Change or no change, I think Aussies should win the series.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Change or no change, I think Aussies should win the series.

Rohit is playing in next match so Aus will definitely win now lol

 

[mominsaigol]

Rohit is playing in next match so Aus will definitely win now lol

Also aussies are getting use to Bumrah now. Furthermore Travis Head is going to light everyone up.

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

Also aussies are getting use to Bumrah now. Furthermore Travis Head is going to light everyone up.

Maybe he can finally averages more than early 40s...all format champ hehe

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Australia learned from giving India Phattas so seems like the pitch will have spice.

But it could back fire if Bumrah is on song.

Will be a good match.

 

[mominsaigol]

Australia learned from giving India Phattas so seems like the pitch will have spice.

But it could back fire if Bumrah is on song.

Will be a good match.

I think the first pitch had alot of spice for pacers. It's just Australia bowled poorly in the first Test. Cummins was atrocious and was also bad against pak in odi.

However he seemed to find his form in the 2nd innings of the 2nd test.

Now with starc, Cummins, Boland regaining confidence and rumors of hazlewood forming a 4 way trio, Will be extremely tough for India.

India doesn't have any pacer that can trouble aus besides bumrah and India's batting is in shambles.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I think the first pitch had alot of spice for pacers. It's just Australia bowled poorly in the first Test. Cummins was atrocious and was also bad against pak in odi.

However he seemed to find his form in the 2nd innings of the 2nd test.

Now with starc, Cummins, Boland regaining confidence and rumors of hazlewood forming a 4 way trio, Will be extremely tough for India.

India doesn't have any pacer that can trouble aus besides bumrah and India's batting is in shambles.

You never know what can happen.

Jay Shah visited Aus today. They could be writing a script for this match as we speak.

Can't trust these Indians at all these days.

I am just hoping for a fair match.

 

[mominsaigol]

You never know what can happen.

Jay Shah visited Aus today. They could be writing a script for this match as we speak.

Can't trust these Indians at all these days.

I am just hoping for a fair match.

Can't trust these Indians at all these days.

Thats true, but what can jay shah logically do? Bcci may control ICC but they don't control aussie government lol.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India should field second string. They have better chance to beat Australia. The main team can easily be trapped. Just send some random guys from first class. Match will be over before they figure out.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I agree with it.but reddy is the top scorer in 3 innings. So unless reddy comes in place of rohit or kohli, we can't score much with 4 bowlers .if aud scores 200 we will fold out for 120 or less .whatever happens bumrah should be rested from 4th match. If series is lost at mcg,he is not required anymore.

Rohit sharma can still mess it up. Australia's biggest weapon in the 2nd test was Rohit sharma clearly. Under Bumrah they brutlized Australia so much so whole australian media was left shell shocked as they rarely have shellacking like this at home that too with a lot inexperienced players. In come Rohit. Everything went topsy turvy.

 

[Vikram1989]

Rohit sharma can still mess it up. Australia's biggest weapon in the 2nd test was Rohit sharma clearly. Under Bumrah they brutlized Australia so much so whole australian media was left shell shocked as they rarely have shellacking like this at home that too with a lot inexperienced players. In come Rohit. Everything went topsy turvy.

Later on Rohit's amazing brain cells should be exported as virus

 

[kron]

Later on Rohit's amazing brain cells should be exported as virus

Rohit last 5 games 5 losses as captain. Yet this dolt is still captain. Only in india

 

[kron]

I think the first pitch had alot of spice for pacers. It's just Australia bowled poorly in the first Test. Cummins was atrocious and was also bad against pak in odi.

However he seemed to find his form in the 2nd innings of the 2nd test.

Now with starc, Cummins, Boland regaining confidence and rumors of hazlewood forming a 4 way trio, Will be extremely tough for India.

India doesn't have any pacer that can trouble aus besides bumrah and India's batting is in shambles.

Peak indua under rohit had the goat Asian pace attack of bumrah shami ishant and umesh. Now it's in transition.

 

[kron]

Also aussies are getting use to Bumrah now. Furthermore Travis Head is going to light everyone up.

As long as rohit is captain yes head will light it up.

Head is a great player but we shall see. Surely the dumb noob charlatan rohit will come up with something for once. I have never seen a dumber captain than him in my life.

 

[Vikram1989]

Rohit last 5 games 5 losses as captain. Yet this dolt is still captain. Only in india

4 rt ? He win against bng.But only in india it can happen commting suicide by paragliding knowing ur pilot does not have licence or skill to help u out.

 

[BouncerGuy]

India should really rest Virat, rohit, ashwin for this game. Ashwin has a pathetic overseas record so his selection makes no sense. Virat and rohit are a dead weight.

 

[kron]

India should really rest Virat, rohit, ashwin for this game. Ashwin has a pathetic overseas record so his selection makes no sense. Virat and rohit are a dead weight.

Spineless gutless wimps. Bcci will never do that.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Cummins names Australia's playing XI for Gabba Test

Scott Boland dropped from the side as Josh Hazlewood returns to the playing XI following side issue that kept him out in Adelaide

Josh Hazlewood will return to Australia's XI for the third NRMA Insurance Test against India with the paceman overcoming the side strained that sidelined him in Adelaide.

Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Scott Boland would make way for Hazlewood at the Gabba, admitting the Victorian was unlucky to lose his spot after he took five wickets in Australia's second-Test victory.

Hazlewood coming in for Boland is the only change to the home side's XI that beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide to level the series at 1-1.

Australia XI for third Test: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood has a history of side strains that Cricket Australia medical staff were wary of leading into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

But Cummins was confident his fellow quick could get through the full Test.

"He's had no hiccups," Cummins told reporters on Friday. "He had a really good bowl yesterday, he had another bowl in Adelaide a couple of days previously. Him and the medical team are really confident."

Cummins conceded he'd had to stop bowling Hazlewood in the first Test in Perth in the interests of not making the injury worse.

The 33-year-old picked up the minor blow to the same side that has caused him issues in recent years but was able to continue bowling.

"It was later on in that second innings," said Cummins. "Fair to say we probably thought the game was starting to slip away. We still needed six or seven wickets and we were about 400 behind.

"We've seen it a few times where Josh has pushed through to get through a Test match and a little bit of soreness turns into a month or two of injury.

"So we made the call then that it probably wasn't worth the risk of keeping him bowling. I think he bowled an extra two overs leading into a tea break and he said it felt ok, but I just kind of thought from there, 'that's enough'."

Boland counted Virat Kohli among his victims during a stellar return to Test cricket in Adelaide, his first match since last year's Ashes, but it was not enough to stop the big three fast bowlers from being reunited.

"It's tough. He was fantastic in Adelaide," Cummins said of the 35-year-old.

"Unfortunately he's spent quite a bit of time on the bench over the last 18 months and whenever he plays he's fantastic.

"It's a shame for Scotty, but still a fair bit to play out this series. I'd be surprised if he didn't play again in this series."

On Test eve, the Gabba surface appeared significantly less green than it had in the lead-in days with groundstaff wary of the 2022 Test here against South Africa that was over in two days. Venue staff conceded that particular strip had been over-watered.

That match marks one of only two victories for Australia over the past four Tests played at a venue once considered their fortress.

Before India breached it in 2020-21, the hosts had not lost here since 1988.

But the heroics of West Indies seamer Shamar Joseph saw Australia defeated in the Queensland capital once again last summer.

"I looked at it yesterday – it looked like a good wicket, like it has been the last few years," said Cummins.

"A bit of sun baking it the last couple of days (means) I don't think it's as green and leafy as it was against South Africa.

Asked about the so-called 'fortress' status of the Gabba, he said: "It's just a venue really. We play at dozens and dozens of venues each year.

"It's always good coming back to a place that's familiar … but the scoreboard starts at 0-0, so the venue isn't the be-all and end-all."

SOURCE: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/418...pat-cummins-hazlewood-boland-third-test-team?

 

[The lone Ranger]

Can't trust these Indians at all these days.

Thats true, but what can jay shah logically do? Bcci may control ICC but they don't control aussie government lol.

If India wins, it's because of the BCCI
if others win, it's because of their brilliancnce

 

[BouncerGuy]

The weather is not good for this game on all 5 days.

 

[ethan hunt]

Should have played Boland in place of Lyon at Gabba. Would have kept the pressure on.

 

[Rajdeep]

So how much Travis Head will score in this test match? @mominsaigol

I have a feeling Siraj bhai will humiliate him, AGAIN.

#HeCantPlayHim

 

[Rajdeep]

The weather is not good for this game on all 5 days.

Hmm...looks like rain is coming to the rescue of home team. Lets be honest, no pink ball..no party for Sandpaper boys.

 

[mominsaigol]

So how much Travis Head will score in this test match? @mominsaigol

I have a feeling Siraj bhai will humiliate him, AGAIN.

#HeCantPlayHim

I lost all respect for siraj and any Indian posters who hage the audacity to support such a rubbish loud mouth clown.

Besides the world's best bowlers have always had a humble class to them such as Bumrah, Mcgrath etc. I believe only steyn and starc were somewhat aggressive but they weren't abusive

 

[Rajdeep]

I lost all respect for siraj and any Indian posters who hage the audacity to support such a rubbish loud mouth clown.

Besides the world's best bowlers have always had a humble class to them such as Bumrah, Mcgrath etc. I believe only steyn and starc were somewhat aggressive but they weren't abusive

Travis Head deserves it TBH. We Bhartiyas have got strong memory.

 

[Devadwal]

You never know what can happen.

Jay Shah visited Aus today. They could be writing a script for this match as we speak.

Can't trust these Indians at all these days.

I am just hoping for a fair match.

Excuse already ready if india will win the Match.

Pakistan fans are always looking for conspiracy theories tell about their mindset. #Fact

 

[Romali_rotti]

A loss in Brisbane with both Kohli and Sharma not scoring any runs would be worth the loss imo...

Whatever that is needed to get these 2 out of the Indian side is the need...

 

[Vikram1989]

A loss in Brisbane with both Kohli and Sharma not scoring any runs would be worth the loss imo...

Whatever that is needed to get these 2 out of the Indian side is the need...

Is Adelaide not because of them.everyone knows it .I think gambhir will have a real fight if they want to stay after bgt.Rohit is completely unfit to bat and kohli is completely clueless

 

[FearlessRoar]

Star Australian batter Travis Head is not just the biggest nemesis of Team India but also one of their biggest nightmares. Ahead of the 3rd Test against India at Gabba, Travis Head's recent stats at the Gabba have not been that resounding. He has been dismissed for a golden duck in his last three innings at the ground, one of which came against South Africa and the other two against West Indies earlier this year.

 

[RamLakhan]

We were looking at 5-0 whitewash. At least its avoided now... And even if we go down 1-4, it will be a remarkable achievement with this pathetic captain (thank god he was absent for the 1st test) and that too a comprehensive big margin victory in at least 1 test we will be happy for that... I don't have anymore expectation under Rohit's captaincy, defeats are written on the wall...

 

[jnaveen1980]

A loss in Brisbane with both Kohli and Sharma not scoring any runs would be worth the loss imo...

Whatever that is needed to get these 2 out of the Indian side is the need...

You don't have to wish when we have all panautis play together. It will just happen. India looks rejuvenated when these guys are missing.

 

[jnaveen1980]

We were looking at 5-0 whitewash. At least its avoided now... And even if we go down 1-4, it will be a remarkable achievement with this pathetic captain (thank god he was absent for the 1st test) and that too a comprehensive big margin victory in at least 1 test we will be happy for that... I don't have anymore expectation under Rohit's captaincy, defeats are written on the wall...

One way or the other boxing day test will be alive when we play.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Wish Kohli take paterntivy leave and Rohit pulls something.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Damien Fleming wrote in his column for a local media outlet:

"I don't have a lot of confidence in either team in the first innings. It doesn't matter who bats first; it looks like they'll both be out before tea at Gabba, judging by recent form. The batters on both sides have been poor."

 

[RamLakhan]

Perhaps better to bowl first if we win toss!

 

[Buffet]

Aus is likely to take 2-1 lead here.

Series is set up nicely and Aus won't like to lose against same team 3 in a row at home grounds. Bumrah alone is not going to win too many matches.

 

[Devadwal]

Aus is likely to take 2-1 lead here.

Series is set up nicely and Aus won't like to lose against same team 3 in a row at home grounds. Bumrah alone is not going to win too many matches.

Greenish pitch will suit india more than flat tracks .
You'll be surprised about result aftter the match

 

[ethan hunt]

Indian bowlers for some reason always struggle against left handers. From the days of Anwar, Jayasurya to Travis head.
On a normal pitch i expect Australia to win but on a green seamer Bumrah will be a nightmare and Australia cant bat.

 

[RexRex]

Bring back Dhruv Jurel, he will perform fer sure.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Indian bowlers for some reason always struggle against left handers. From the days of Anwar, Jayasurya to Travis head.
On a normal pitch i expect Australia to win but on a green seamer Bumrah will be a nightmare and Australia cant bat.

More than Bumrah it brings Siraj into equation like it did in SA where he bowled SA all out for 55 on a green top at Newlands. Last thing Australia would want is to bring someone other than Bumrah into form. BUmrah's pressure created a lot of chances at other end.

 

[KingLiton]

Hope Australia wins the series, Australia vs South Africa final will be nice.