David Warner CRASHES to record low after failure against India at SCG on return

Talismanic Australian opener David Warner made a return to Australia’s playing XI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday, January 7. However, the cricketer’s much-awaited return to the crease lasted just eight deliveries as a loose shot by him gifted Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj his first wicket of the match. With his batting blunder, Warner also registered a rare failure in home Tests after a gap of more than three years.

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India vs Australia 3rd Test: David Warner succumbs to a rare single-digit score

Australian captain Tim Paine won the toss and opted to bat first. David Warner, opening alongside debutant Will Pucovski, scored just five runs in total as he succumbed to India’s opening pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The opening batsman nicked a fuller Siraj delivery to Cheteshwar Pujara at first skip.

Through his early dismissal, David Warner departed for a single-digit score in a home Test for the first time since November 2016. His 2016 failure came against South Africa at Hobart when he was dismissed for just 1 by Proteas speedster Vernon Philander. Between his two single-digit scores, Warner played out 24 innings.

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India vs Australia 3rd Test updates

At the time of publishing, Australia reached 125-2 after 39 overs. After Warner’s departure, debutant Will Pucovski formed a 100-run second-wicket stand with Marnus Labuschagne. Pucovski scored 62 runs before handing rival debutant Navdeep Saini his maiden Test wicket while Labuschagne was joined by Test maverick Steve Smith at the other end.

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India vs Australia live streaming for 3rd Test

For India vs Australia live streaming in India, fans can tune in to the 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 live streaming of the third Test will also be available for fans on the SonyLIV app. The India vs Australia 3rd Test match is being played at the SCG between January 7 and 11.

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