Published 12:39 IST, December 7th 2020

Prithvi Shaw's outfield 'athleticism' sends Australia captain Tim Paine back on 44: WATCH

Prithvi Shaw took an athletic catch off Umesh Yadav's bowling to send back Tim Paine on Day 2 of the ongoing tour game between India A and Australia A.

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India A ended Day 1 of ir three-day tour match against Australia A at 237-8. On Day 2, skipper Ajinkya Rahane resumed his batting on 108* and ded ar nine to his overnight score before declaring innings altoger at 247-9. Indian pacers Umesh Yav and Mohamm Siraj along with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck some crucial blows on Day 2 morning to reduce Australia A to 98-5 at one st.

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At 98-5, Test skipper Tim Paine and all-rounder Cameron Green formed a 104-run stand toger to reduce first-innings deficit between two sides. Paine batted with intent and aggression as he counter-attacked Indian bowlers on his way to 44. However, his innings was cut short as he tried to pull Umesh Yav only to be caught at Prithvi Shaw.

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Prithvi Shaw, who was stationed at backward square leg, completed a stunning one-handed catch to finally bring an end to Paine-Green partnership. He leaped above and grabbed with his outstretched right arm to collect a travelling ball. With Paine’s dismissal, pacer Umesh Yav furr enhanced his fiery spell with his third wicket of innings.

At time of publishing, Australia A reached 285-8, i.e. 38 runs ahe of India’s total. Cameron Green was batting at 113 and he was joined by tail-ender Mark Steketee at or end. Apart from Umesh Yav, pacer Mohamm Siraj and veteran spinner R Ashwin were also among wickets.

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Australia A vs India live streaming details

Australia A vs India A live game is me available for television audience in India on Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). For Australia A vs India live streaming, fans can tune into SonyLIV and cricket.com.au. For AUS A vs IND A live scores, fans can get regular updates from official social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia.

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India vs Australia 2020 Test squ

Here is a look at India vs Australia 2020 Test squ for upcoming Test series.

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India Test squ: Virat Kohli (c) (first Test only), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yav, Ravindra Jeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia Test squ: Tim Paine (c), Sean Abbott, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis He, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matw We and David Warner.

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Im source: cricket.com.au

12:39 IST, December 7th 2020