Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:03am on 14 Dec 2024,Saturday Sports
India made two changes for the crucial third Test against Australia in Brisbane, with the series tied 1-1. Captain Rohit Sharma opted to field first under overcast conditions, aiming to exploit a grassy, soft pitch. Akash Deep replaced Harshit Rana, while Ravindra Jadeja returned for Ravichandran Ashwin. Rohit emphasized capturing key moments after India's previous loss. Australia's only change saw Josh Hazlewood return, replacing Scott Boland. Both captains highlighted the significance of this game in deciding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's XI includes Jaiswal, Rahul, Kohli, Pant, and Bumrah, while Australia fields Khawaja, Labuschagne, and Smith.
