Australia and India face off once again as the third test kicks off in Brisbane at the iconic Gabba stadium. Both India and Australia have won a match each in the two matches that have been played so far and it is all to play for in the third test in Brisbane.
Playing XI for the third test-
Australia playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
India playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Stumps are called on day 1 of the third test as rain causes havoc in Brisbane.
There are still no signs of play resuming as heavy rains persist.
Heavy rains continue in Brisbane as no signs of play starting anytime soon.
Lunch is called as heavy rain plays spoil sport in Brisbane.
The rain is back as the players return back into the dugout as AUS stand on 28/0.
India are still in the hunt for the first wicket as Khawaja and McSweeney face Indian bowlers for an opening stand.
The play has resumed as rain has stopped and the players are back on the field.
Rain has stopped play as the covers are brought out in Brisbane.
Indian fast bowlers could not have asked for a better day to bowl as it is a lush green pitch with overcast conditions.
India won the toss at the Gabba and have decided to bowl first giving Australia a crack at batting first.