India They made major adjustments to their playing XI for the crucial third Test against them Australia At the Gabba, after a disappointing performance in the Adelaide Test. The two teams are currently tied at 1-1, making this a pivotal match for both teams as they compete for supremacy in the league. Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024.
Team India rethinks bowling attack
After a lackluster showing in Adelaide, where Harshit Rana The Indian management conceded 86 runs off 16 overs without taking a wicket, and decided to rest the young player. in his place, Akash Deb He was brought into the team. Deeb's inclusion is seen as a new opportunity for him to showcase his skills on Australian soil, especially after his brilliance during his previous matches against… Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Projection decision Ravichandran Ashwin It also reflects India's need for a more effective spin option. Ashwin was called up for the second Test but struggled to make an impact with the pink ball, prompting the team to return to his position. Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja's experience and all-round abilities are expected to enhance the bowling attack and batting depth, especially on a pitch that may favor spinners.
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Captain's decisions taking into consideration overcast conditions
captain Rohit Sharma He won the toss and chose to field first at the Gabba, citing the overcast conditions and grass pitch as major factors influencing his decision. He admitted that both teams played well in the previous matches but stressed that India must seize the decisive moments to ensure victory.
“We're going to bowl first. A little overcast and a little grassy, looking a bit soft too, and I want to make the most of the conditions. There is a lot of cricket to be played and both teams have played good cricket in the last two matches. Big game for us here, we will do what is expected of us. “We will play good cricket, we understand that we have to catch some moments, we did not do that in the previous match and that is why we lost.” Rohit said during the toss, stressing the importance of taking advantage of early help from the field.
Sharma's leadership will be tested as he aims to get his side back to form following their defeat in Adelaide. The captain's return to the middle order is also a strategic move aimed at strengthening the Indian batting line-up against a formidable Australian attack.
Josh Hazlewood returns to the Australian national team
On the Australian side, they made one notable change by coming back Josh HazlewoodWho missed the second test due to a side strain. Hazlewood replaces Scott Bolandwho performed brilliantly with the pink ball but is now sidelined due to injury. This adjustment is aimed at bolstering Australia's bowling strength as they look to exploit any weaknesses in India's line-up.
Here is the starting lineup for both teams for the Gabba Test
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashavi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deb.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey (wk), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
