Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep save India - with the bat!

[@james432ful]

11:06 Bumrah tonked Cummins proper for six. Did you watch it with your eyes and ears covered?

[@Sagar_ST03]

Top adge laga bol raha hai 😂😂

[@ethancoster1324]

I'd probably consider inverting India's batting lineup. Might help Kohli and Sharma.

[@anilgehlot8173]

Sharma would still be at number 6 😅

[@TruthPrevailz]

Lol

[@AshwinSekar02]

I thought the same this morning!

[@TruthPrevailz]

After winning 4 bgts back to back maybe dropping one keeps things even

[@james432ful]

Sharma still comes at 6 but will have to have an older ball 😊

[@baljindertehnatehna4995]

Its wasn’t a top edge with bumrah, he meddled it man

[@siddharthanand9033]

Exactly he hammered that thing. Have they ever mentioned how lucky head was in WC final.

[@papsphaks4408]

Bumrahs six was absolutely not a top edge! Bit dishonest there chaps😂

[@rjSayz]

It was middled . Throughout

[@viditkumar8819]

Yep 😂

[@sdv6388]

It was a proper shot, absolutely middled it!

[@Samir-gp2oh]

Correct batting order should be Rahul Yashaswi Reddy Pant Jadeja Shubhman Rohit Kohli Bumrah Akashdeep Siraj

[@lakshminarayanab.v.krishna7141]

Yes. Absolutely. Last chance for star players.

[@CarlinConnolly]

interesting... i'd like to see it... although it probably made more sense @ Adelaide than Melbourne?

[@saisandeep8741]

Test cricket at its finest ❤

[@zozobop]

one thing about Adam, he's going to stand by KL Rahul! and I adore him for it. 😭

[@subbaraochamarthi3609]

It is the turning point of this test not only savig the test but also remaining two tests. Well done

[@TomMarvan]

1:07 I agree. Long term (well, for the rest of the series), the lack of ability to force the follow-on may be a blessing in disguise for Australia. Starc and Cummins grinding it out for another innings could have been a train wreck. Incredible fight by India today. There will be a huge crowd on Boxing Day and great intrigue. The pitch will be fascinating. Great review, gentlemen.

[@PankajKumar6493]

True

[@varunpandey1845]

What do you think about dropping Rohit and playing Jadeja as a batter at 6 ? Nitish at 7 Ashwin or Washi at 8 and then 3 quicks. Plenty bowling options and does not downgrade the batting line up a lot since Rohit is not scoring at all

[@nikunjdixit3225]

I don't see any point of this discussion because it is not going to happen. Its much more likely that a Pant or a Gill will get dropped than Rohit.

[@shivam-kv3wy]

Why gill not drop?

[@uservid2007]

Pant will get dropped?good joke​@@nikunjdixit3225

[@varunpandey1845]

@nikunjdixit3225 I was just thinking what our best lineup could be to score decent runs and take 20 wickets to win the game. Even if this is not going to happen doesn't mean we cannot talk about it

[@varunpandey1845]

@@shivam-kv3wy because Gill averages 43 this year. He is still only 25. Rohit is near his end

[@subbaraochamarthi3609]

Good analysis sir. Hazilwood's injury may effect Australia's declaration tomorrow.

[@prabhumaddy9156]

Bumrah's edge for a six.Were you referring to Head's batting?

[@ethancoster1324]

Complete cockup with Hazelwood. What an absolute shocker of a decision to play him.😅 The guy's unfortunately injury prone.

[@thiru_asc1]

It was a poor decision in the first Place to rush him to the 3rd Test,this is exactly india do not want to rush with Shami.

[@Sarah_0112]

YES! Thats the first thing that crossed my mind when India neared the avoid-follow-on mark. With Hoff down, it was always going to be very hard to get another 10 wickets quickly without wearing out Starc and Cummins. It’s a blessing in disguise that India have crossed that mark and Australia will have to bat giving the bowlers a rest. Draw this game win the next ones.

[@dsdsds636]

Geoff at 19.34- "Maybe they saved Test Cricket" Well Geoff, that onus is on Bazball as self proclaimed by England

[@srikup]

Someone, please tag Vaughn🤨😛!

[@jimb9063]

It was a moral victory for the Indian tail at the very least.

[@Sarah_0112]

YES! Thats the first thing that crossed when India near the avoid follow-on mark. With Hoff down, it was always going to be very hard to get another 10 wickets quickly without wearing out Starc and Cummins. It’s a blessing in disguise that India have crossed that mark and Australia will have to bat giving the bowlers a rest. Draw this game win the next ones.

[@amar-2]

The ultimate irony of this rain soaked Test is that if Day 1 had been a complete washout, instead of seeing 13.2 overs bowled, the follow-on threshold would have been reduced to 150 (for an effectively 4 day contest). IIRC Gary Sobers was surprised by Ajit Wadekar in the late 60s with an unexpected follow-on request, courtesy of the reduced lead requirement due to no play on opening day.

[@ytuser903]

Yeah, good opportunity to praise King Legend Rahul.

[@parthaghoshdastidar3526]

Let's face it India is over Kohli, Rohit era. Time to move on. They must walk into sunset. Time is now. Let Rohit walk out for the fourth test. Let Bumra be the captain again

[@nikunjdixit3225]

India now has a weird combo problem. Jadeja looked really solid with the bat, and Nitish has been one of the better bats this series for Ind. But having them both as 4th and 5th bowlers is not good. Jadeja looked pretty ordinary with the ball, but even at his best, he's a defensive option, good for a 5th bowler, but Nitish is also a purely 5th bowling option, not good enough to be the 4th bowler. Ordinarily, another pure seamer or Ashwin would play instead of Nitish, but India's 3-6 are performing so poorly that India can't risk the batting liability. Anyways, for today, kudos to Rahul, Jadeja, Nitish, Askashdeep, and Bumrah for bailing India out and getting them a draw. Purely on numbers, India would be ecstatic about going into MCG and SCG tests at 1-1 when a lot of us were thinking it would be 3-0 by now. But they have major batting woes and a few bowling woes to figure out. I'm sure Kohli is happy Hazelwood is gone, given he's the guy who is bothering him the most, but Boland is a pretty like for like replacement.

[@Samir-gp2oh]

Unless shami returns, not much can be done Alternatively not sure why arshdeep is not drafted for tests

[@nikunjdixit3225]

@@Samir-gp2oh Because he doesn't have anything to show in red ball cricket.

[@ManojSingh-zx5rt]

Rohit should open in place of Jaiswal. Jaiswal should come at no.4.followed by Jadega, Pant and Reddy. India should risk and play additional bowler in place of Kohli( Ashwin or Washington or Rana depending on whether additional spin or pace is needed).

[@nikunjdixit3225]

@@ManojSingh-zx5rt I don't think you can or should tinker with Jaiswal's position. The guy has done enough in the past year to have earned the right for stability. As for Kohli, its all a moot point. Only he can drop himself. No one has the standing to drop him. Unfortunately, the two most vulnerable batters right now are the two who have no chance of being dropped at the moment.

[@CarlinConnolly]

i think Reddy will suit Melbourne - i'd give him the new ball with Bumrah because it's likely to swing initially and Khawaja is particularly vulnerable to 130kph outswingers! I'm not sure Ashwin would work for Melbourne, but he'll play @ Sydney for sure - but probably at the expense of Reddy? I think Siraj needs a rest - swap in Krishna?

[@naveenchandakothe4648]

I love the " with the bat " part in caption 😂😂

[@rjSayz]

Why there is an inverting expressions on their face in comparison to yesterday. Talking about Aussie camp. They looked comfortable till lunch but longer india batted the bowlers looked frustrated. Specially starc .they had 200 plus lead. And 33 runs and 1 wicket to take to enforce follow on

[@nikunjdixit3225]

I think it was just frustration and tiredness. KL Rahul, Jadeja, and Nitish made them work hard and everybody hates a last wicket partnership when you are tired. And a last wicket partnership that likely denied them a victory is obviously annoying.

[@PankajKumar6493]

That has been the pattern this whole series. Older ball is easier to play with. Don't know why everyone is shocked. It's been 5 innings each side now lol.

[@michaeldeckker]

Love all your work - btw thought Campbell Brown hated Victoria- also doesn’t he want Dan sent to jail 🤦‍♂️

[@shivamtoshniwal-1679]

It won't be 98 it will be 94 (2 overs each of change of innings by india followed by australia and then again india)

[@PankajKumar6493]

Most likely it'll be rain and Aus doing batting practice because they don't have enough bowlers to get India out again

[@kalyanmds]

Bumrah creamed that hook shot. Get your eyes checked Mr. Lemons 😂

[@fazalrizvi2625]

Shami is needed urgently

[@navdeepkaushik218]

You guys are great decorder of match

[@FinalWordCricket]

Thanks

[@nzpers]

In these days of advanced sports medicine and training methods, why do players especially fast bowlers get injured so often? Is it the schedule or the health science is not still not there? Your views?

[@devom11]

Bumrah six remind me of shardul thakur six in first inning of 2021 Brisbane test

[@svaabinesh]

Final word hall of fame after break .. is that for podcast ?

[@FinalWordCricket]

Yes

[@vramaswa76]

The match is not saved yet. With this batting line up we could still lose within 2 sessions. We are playing with two handicaps, Rohit and Virat

[@deepalakshmi5890]

I think it’s jadeja knock which saved the day

[@FinalWordCricket]

That too!

[@SalGudman]

It's not rain, it's australian fans and brown sepoys tears

[@srikup]

Last BGT, I gave you(ICT) my heart But the very next year, you(ICT) gave it away 😒 This year, to save me from tears (poor batting)😭 I'll give it to someone special (Only Bumrah)!!! I hope India does well and makes the most of Boxing Day!!! For some of the senior players from both sides, it looks like their "Last Christmas" Down Under. But Test Cricket will always have my heart, and I was the happiest when they avoided follow-on🤌(Thanks to Akash Deep and the GOAT- Bumrah)!!! Geoff, you were bit cheeky today, huh!😆

[@vybhaveswaraiah7114]

Day 1 barring an hour's time or so of play , pretty much the whole day was lost to rain Day 2 AUS batted the whole day Day 3 roughly more than half the day lost due to rain Day 4 not a lot of time lost due to rain 2021 Jan IND vs AUS 4th test at Gabba , there was rain forecasted on Day 5 2024 Dec IND vs AUS 3rd Test Once again rain is forecasted on Day 5

[@RajSahu-s5x]

Sad faces of Aussies 😂😂😂

[@futuregamer6987]

How 🤡 you are they smashed your ass on 2nd day

[@CarlinConnolly]

Boland for Hazlewood might have been a change for Melbourne anyway? But i can't see Starc doing Sydney unless they are a bit desperate (workload reasons), so is there a young quick playing well for NSW? India have got lucky with the weather but Rahul is turning into this BGT's Pujara - albeit he's scoring his runs quicker! Rohit should bat 3, ask Gil to open and then place Rahul at 5 to be a banker between Kohli & Pant. Rohit's current form is not being helped by him having so much time to think while he waits to bat. Batting at 3 means he's up first dig but still has a bit of time to clear his mind before going in and i think Rohit just needs an innings where he is not thinking, just batting... even a classy 30 with a few crisp fours would get him back.

[@RPRV1998]

Australia series in Australia always Spicy 🔥💪💪

[@Shaillha]

People saying Rohit should be dropped. Fortunately or unfortunately Indian cricket doesnt work like that, captain and a player of his stature wouldn't be dropped mid series no matter how poor he plays. My prediction is CT 25 is where his international career ends. Not aure about VK

[@akshayseller73]

Sarafaraz khan should definitely get a game. He literally just scored a 150 in his 2nd last test match.

[@Nick-ui9dr]

Guess if Aussies set target not more than 300-325 India should go for it.. if given around 2 sessions. Of course with backup plan B. So our bowlers should try limit the lead to that amount in first session. Cause aussies will need at least around 2 session +- few overs to ball out India. And then in that case I prefer Rohit should open at least in this inning. No matter what his current stats says. And he and Jaiswal be given full support and green signal to go blasting the way they like ..no string or regrets attached even if they get out in first few balls. Let them play it assuming it a T20 match. And if they could contribute some worthy contribution ..next batting line up can take on the pace of game or else just go normal with next line ups. Openners worthy substansive contribution very crucial to make that work. That much gamble u can take to go game your way. Might work u c... India has done it many time. In any case both of them Jas and Rohit already struggling anyway since defense not their natural instinctive way of game. So what more bad they can do that they not doing already.😅 .Duck pe out suru mein ho yah baad mein kya farak padta 😂 And more if u cant defend jus 2 sessions with 8 wicket in hand u not good at all to hold it with 10 I guess. Those 2 already getting out time and time again playing thier not natural game. Let them free from pressure and give them a whole go for blasting out with ball 1 if they want. 😅 Guess even Aussies wont want to set totally unachievable target so in turn setting Indian batters go safe defensive mode and match most probably goes for anticipated end i.e. draw. 😊 Think tommorrow gonna be spicy for both sides.😂 especially in planning phase of both teams. 🤪. Baaki jo hoga ground mein hoga hi u cant predict cricket result with firm surety anyway.

[@ksingh4528]

Kabaddi’s usually played on a field not a court

[@FinalWordCricket]

We're learning as we go. Ta!

[@ksingh4528]

@@FinalWordCricketit’s a good day out tbf. My dad used to take me, the commentary is hilarious as well. But sometimes fights break out as people have been drinking and watching wrestling all day 🤣

[@gomzitoocool]

Drop Kohli and Rohit, Play Dhruv Jurel and DDP next two matches. I will open the innings with DDP and KL, Pant next, Jurel at no.4, Jaiswal at no.5, Jaddu at 6, Nitish at 7, Ashwin at 8, Bumrah, Akashdeep, Rana to follow

[@Nick-ui9dr]

Toh game ka rukh kal 1st session mein hi decide hone wala. India will try to limit them to reachable amount and aussies will try extend the target as much as they can .. if they have result oriented game in mind. Warna draw hi hai phir. Toh kal ka 1st Session ODI or T20 hone wala.. test cricket toh katai nahin kheli jayegi. Uska matlab sirf yehi hai ki dono teams ne hatiyaar daal diye hai draw ke liye already. 😅

[@deano2110]

Marsh bowling 2 overs in the entire match is a joke, you cannot pick him as a specialist batsmen if he bats at 6. Time to give Webster an opportunity in the 4th test

[@pamulaharinath4999]

India win tomorrow

[@ramav87]

Rohit looks like a guy who woke up at a party and is trying to figure out how on earth he got there. I think he should be dropped, Jurel needs to get a game, and he's more likely to score runs than Rohit at this point. But at the least if Rohit plays he should bat 3, Gill 5 and Pant 6. Who is future captain of India? Bumrah is a stand in but cannot do it full time...quandries aplenty.

[@DrAjit-r1q]

We are only believe in jassi bhai and u said its edges

[@ShamAnand-yn8ky]

The body paint is toxic and probably he is been given advice to keep it off

[@abell9726]

Bazball would go for it , This aussie team wants to get back fit apparently pathetic

[@iamhugeandsquare]

India acting like they won the game, like Australia was ever going to bowl them out again with 2 effective bowlers and non existent spinner

[@vp922]

Aww someone seems salty

[@iamhugeandsquare]

@ salty about what?

[@h888k]

Go cry in a corner, salty muppet😂 By the way, shame on your team. The series was built to give Australia 3-0 after the first 3 tests by specifically scheduling at Perth, Adelaide and Gabba and yet couldn't make full use of the blatant fixing done by CA to guarantee a series win 🤣🤣

[@PankajKumar6493]

Just like Aus acting like they achieved something when India have only 1 effective bowler. ..... I was being sarcastic....All this talk is stupid. What happened happened.

[@sahilthe2009]

@@iamhugeandsquare seems like your bowlers are lazy getting tired that easily imagine bumrahs condition

[@bigshownishant]

These guys are foolish and looking for person to do what they prefer. Everyone evolves and wearing Sachin miss you clothes vs paint has no impact on screen

[@SerioussoccerfanYT]

I don't see India winning at Melbourne. The worst thing that happened today was Jadeja scoring runs as this confirms his inclusion for the Boxing Day test. Ashwin is the better bowler for the remaining two tests. Simply put, they don't have the bowling attack to take 20 aussie wickets. The main difference between the sides is the fact that Australia's top 3 has the ability to take the shine off the new ball. An appearance in the WTC final awaits the defending champs.

[@Vikramshila-News]

India will play two spinner in Melbourne, same like 2020-21

[@SerioussoccerfanYT]

@@Vikramshila-News That would be interesting.Who according to you misses out then ?

[@sahilthe2009]

@@SerioussoccerfanYT I would say siraj to be honest

[@futuregamer6987]

TRAVIS HEAD IS FATHER OF INDIAN CRICKET TEAM IS IT FACT OR JUST NON SENSE

[@jayakrishnashenoy]

And your father must be daniel a'L'exander 😂