Joe Burns criticised for tanking in both innings vs India as Australia slump to 133/6

Australia’s top-order failed again as they slumped to 133-6 against India at the end of Day 3. Opening batsman Joe Burns registered his second single-digit score of the match as he fell to an absolute peach from Indian speedster Umesh Yadav. Earlier in the first-innings, the right-hander nicked one back to the wicketkeeper off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah for a duck.

India vs Australia Test: Highlights from Joe Burns' 10-ball innings; watch video

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India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Joe Burns bears the brunt of his twin MCG failures

Joe Burns coped the wrath of several former cricketers and experts for his failure to get going in both innings of the India vs Australia Boxing Day Test. During his ten-ball stay at the crease, the cricketer survived a close LBW call, two run-out chances and almost got clean bowled off the same delivery in which he nicked one behind to Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

Considering much talks regarding David Warner’s looming return, former captain Ricky Ponting predicted that Burns is likely to be the one to sit out from the playing XI going forward. The cricketer-turned-commentator pointed out some “technical issues” with Burns’ batting and said the opener will have to work through his techniques. Ponting also added that the right-handed batsman is on track, considering the “amount of work” he has seen him put through in the last few days.

Here is a look at Ricky Ponting’s complete analysis of Joe Burns' performance in the ongoing India vs Australia Test match.

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While Ricky Ponting was structured in his criticism, other experts were much severe on the cricketer’s batting approach. Here is a look at some of the scathing reactions towards Joe Burns for his dismal MCG outing.

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IND vs AUS 2020 live updates

Australia ended Day 3 with a lead of two runs over India. The visitors continue to hold the driver’s seat as they need just four wickets to wrap up Australia before the hosts extend their score to a sizeable lead on Day 4. All Indian bowlers found themselves among the wicket-takers on Day 3 with Ravindra Jadeja being the standout for his 2-25.

For further AUS vs IND live updates, fans can tune into Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit the official website and social media pages of the BCCI and Cricket Australia. The IND vs AUS 2020 live streaming of the match is also available for fans on the SonyLIV app.

AUS vs IND live score at stumps on Day 3

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