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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.

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India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: Rain plays spoil sport on day 1 | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Nathan McSweeney
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: Australia's Nathan McSweeney bats during play | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Bumrah
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Jasprit Bumrah bowls a delivery | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Usman Khawaja
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: Australia's Usman Khawaja bats during play | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Shubman Gill
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Shubman Gill catches a ball during play | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Jasprit Bumrah
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Jasprit Bumrah reaches out to field the ball | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Virat Kohli, right, walks back to his fielding position | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Ravindra Jadeja
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Ravindra Jadeja prepares to throw a ball | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Akash Deep
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Akash Deep appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Australia's Nathan McSweeney | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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Border-Gavaskar cricket series at Gabba in Brisbane IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 Pics: Mohammed Siraj
India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: India's Mohammed Siraj bowls a delivery | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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.

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India Vs Australia, 3rd Test Day 1: View of covers on the pitch as it rain during play | Photo: AP/Pat Hoelscher

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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