Australia were wobbling at 133 for six at stumps in the second test on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at MCG.
Indian bowlers scythed through Australian batting, pressing home the advantage of a sizeable first-innings lead on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), on Monday.
Australia were wobbling at 133 for six at stumps in the second test.
Earlier, the visitors had put up 326 on the board for a 131-run lead in reply to Australia's first-innings total of 195 all out. Now Australia are ahead by only two runs.
As Day 3 comes to an end, a look at the moments that took place.
1. Ajinkya Rahane's run-out
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The Boxing Day Test saw the new day begin with India on 277 with Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
Australia finally got their breakthrough in the 99th over. This is a dismissal that was probably brought about due to the milestone effect.
Jadeja was looking for that single to reach his fifty in the previous deliveries and wasn't getting them. Rahane decided to aid his partner with a risky run and dabbed the ball to point and set off for the single.
However, Marcus Labuschagne's throw at the striker's end went straight to Tim Paine who did the rest.
However, while the wicket was given, netizens seem to question why the Aussie skipper was saved when he too had to the same margin as that of Rahane.
2. Ajinkya Rahane's gesture towards Ravindra Jadeja after run-out
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Ajinkya Rahane after his dismissal saw egging Ravindra Jadeja to carry on before walking towards the pavilion impressed fans.
Rahane was seen tapping Jadeja and telling him to carry on. He was given out for 112.
3. Sachin Tendulkar wants revamp of DRS
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Sachin Tendulkar has called for a revamp Decision Review System (DRS) after several 'umpire's call' went in Australia's favour on day three of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday.
During the second session, several DRS went in Australia's favour even though there were three reds and the ball was seen clipping the stumps.The on-field umpire had given not out and as a result of 'Umpire's Call' India were denied wickets on day three.
"The reason players opt for a review is because they're unhappy with the decision taken by the on-field umpire. The DRS system needs to be thoroughly looked into by the @ICC, especially for the 'Umpires Call'," Tendulkar tweeted.
4. Umesh Yadav taken for scans after complaining of pain in his calf
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India fast bowler Umesh Yadav, who had hobbled off the field while bowling his 4th over, is said to have suffered an injury on his calf.
The 33-year-old has been assessed by the BCCI medical team and has been taken for scans, the BCCI posted on their Twitter handle.
The pacer seemed to have injured his knee while bowling his fourth over which was the eighth of the Australian second innings. In the middle of a fine spell, Umesh Yadav could be seen in pain and called for attention immediately. He then soon limped back to the dressing room.
5. Rishabh Pant, Matthew Wade exchange verbals
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There was exchange of verbals between Rishabh Pant and Aussie opener Matthew Wade. First Pant was heard chirping as Wade looked to defend the delivery from Jasprit Bumrah. Mocking Pant, Wade was heard saying, "Are you looking yourself on the big screen?"
At the end of the session, Wade, on being asked about the banter was quoted by Fox Sports saying, "He just laughs all the time. I don't know what's so funny, must be my batting."
