Published 14:14 IST, January 6th 2021
Hanuma Vihari selected over Mayank Agarwal, Twitter divided on India's team selection
Hanuma Vihari is not having a great series as he has only managed to score just 45 runs from 4 innings in Australia so far, but will play the 3rd Test.
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After levelling the series in Melbourne, the Indian cricket team led by Ajinkya Rahane is all set to face Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Thursday, January 7 onwards in the third of the four-Test match series. The team is boosted by the return of opener Rohit Sharma for the remainder of the Test series. With just a day left for the upcoming India vs Australia 3rd Test, the BCCI on Wednesday shared some updates on India’s playing XI for the Sydney match. The upcoming clash will witness changes in Team India's playing 11 following form and injury concerns.
India vs Australia live: Rohit Sharma makes comeback, Navdeep Saini set for debut
Team India's playing 11 for the Sydney Test will witness a change in top order with Rohit Sharma coming back into the side in place of the out-of-form Mayank Agarwal. Sharma will also take the vice-captaincy duties of the team. The Mumbai cricketer was recently in news for bio bubble security breach.
Apart from Mayank Agarwal, pacer Umesh Yadav will miss the Test series due to injury. Yadav's place in the side will be taken by Navdeep Saini, who is all set to make his debut in Sydney. Shubman Gill and Mohammad Siraj retain their place in the side after a solid performance in their debut Test in Melbourne.
India vs Australia 3rd Test: Twitter divided over Hanuma Vihari retaining the place in the side
Middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari retained his place in the side despite his poor form with the bat in the series so far. His selection has created a difference of opinion among Indian cricket fans who took to Twitter and showed their displeasure over Mayank Agarwal being dropped from the side.
India vs Australia 3rd Test live streaming and updates
For the India vs Australia 3rd Test live telecast 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 match is also available for fans on the SonyLIV app. The India vs Australia 3rd Test is set to be played at the SCG between January 7 and 11.
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Updated 14:14 IST, January 6th 2021