'Hitman show about to unfold': Rohit Sharma gets into Test mode, sweats it out in the nets

Putting an end to his much-awaited return, India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma hit nets on Friday ahe of third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). right-handed batsman was seen polishing his defence skills and stroke plays as he h a go at some throwdowns in nets. Sharma looked fresh as ever and back in his groove during his net session which could be seen from short video of same shared by BCCI. 

Rohit appointed as vice-captain 

Indian opener has also been appointed as Team India's vice-captain for remaining two Tests against Australia. Sharma will assume role of Ajinkya Rahane's deputy taking over duties from Cheteshwar Pujara. decision also means that Rohit Sharma is set to feature in playing XI for third Test at SCG. 

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board has also included T Natarajan into squ to replace Umesh Yav, who has been ruled out of series. Yav h sustained an injury in first innings of Boxing Day Test at MCG and has been sent to National Cricket Acemy (NCA) in Bengaluru for rehab. 

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SCG gets d to host 3rd Test 

Clearing cloud of doubt over occasion for third Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy, Cricket Australia has confirmed that Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will host third Test of series, as per schedule. rising number of COVID-19 cases h cast a doubt on SCG playing host for annual pink Test, putting national cricket board on high alert. However, officials have affirmed that COVID-19 threat has subsided eugh allowing match at SCG to proceed as per schedule. 

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India level series at MCG 

Staging a gutsy comeback in second Test after elaide rout, touring Indian party without several key players defeated Australians by 8 wickets to level Test series 1-1 on Tuesday. Indian bowlers worked in tandem to bundle Aussies out for just 200 in ir second innings as batsmen just h to chase a paltry total of 70 which y did in style.

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