General view of covers on the pitch as it rain during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 In Pics: Rain Forces Stumps After Just 13.2 Overs
The opening day of the third Test match between India and Australia was washed out after just 13.2 overs of play. India captain Rohit Sharma had won the toss and opted to bowl first seeing overcast conditions. Australia openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney batted with patience and grit to take Australia to 28/0 before rain forced players to head back to the dressing room. Weather never improved and eventually after a long wait stumps was called.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: Australia's Nathan McSweeney bats during play
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Australia's Nathan McSweeney bats during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Jasprit Bumrah bowls a delivery
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India's Jasprit Bumrah bowls a delivery during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: Australia's Usman Khawaja bats during play
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Australia's Usman Khawaja bats during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Shubman Gill catches a ball during play
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India's Shubman Gill catches a ball during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Jasprit Bumrah reaches out to field the ball
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India's Jasprit Bumrah reaches out to field the ball during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Virat Kohli, right, walks back to his fielding position
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India's Virat Kohli, right, walks back to his fielding position during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Ravindra Jadeja prepares to throw a ball
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India's Ravindra Jadeja prepares to throw a ball after fielding it during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Akash Deep appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney
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India's Akash Deep, center, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Mohammed Siraj bowls a delivery
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India's Mohammed Siraj bowls a delivery during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: View of covers on the pitch as it rain during play
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General view of covers on the pitch as it rain during play on day one of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
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