Team India is leaving no stone unturned in preparation for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Brisbane’s iconic Gabba. After suffering a 10-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Test at Adelaide, the series is tied 1-1, making the upcoming clash pivotal for both teams.
On Tuesday, the Indian team conducted a rigorous practice session at the Adelaide Oval under the watchful eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel. The players were seen fine-tuning their skills, with a focus on rectifying the mistakes from their previous outing.
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Skipper Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli led from the front, honing their defensive techniques in the nets. Sharma mixed defensive strokes with backfoot drives, while Kohli focused on precision and technique, particularly his check drives. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant adopted a more aggressive approach, showcasing their attacking intent.
In the bowling department, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and pacers Mukesh Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Akash Deep worked on their skills and strategies. The coaching staff paid close attention to the bowlers, ensuring they were ready for Brisbane’s challenging conditions.
India’s performance in the Adelaide Test was marred by batting collapses against the pink ball. Winning the toss and opting to bat, India struggled against Mitchell Starc, who claimed a sensational 6/48. KL Rahul (37) and Shubman Gill (31) offered resistance with a 69-run partnership, while Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed a fighting 42. Despite these efforts, India managed only 180 runs.
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Australia capitalized on the opportunity, with Travis Head’s explosive 140 off 141 balls leading the charge. Supported by Marnus Labuschagne (64) and Nathan McSweeney (39), Australia posted 337, gaining a 157-run lead. Jasprit Bumrah (4/61) and Mohammed Siraj (4/98) were the standout bowlers for India.
India’s second innings mirrored the first, as the batting lineup faltered again. Contributions from Jaiswal (24), Gill (28), and Pant (28) were insufficient to save the team, as Pat Cummins’ five-wicket haul (5/67) dismantled the lineup. The team folded for 175, setting Australia a paltry target of 19 runs, which the hosts chased down comfortably.
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