AUS vs IND 3rd Test Results

6:19 AM IST What a session it was! Full of excitement and drama, it really brought the match to life. Australia came out all guns blazing with the bat in hand, but they were met with some terrific pace bowling that never allowed them to find their rhythm. Despite the pressure, they managed to add 89 runs, extending the lead to 274 before declaring. Pat Cummins and Alex Carey played key roles, providing some quick-fire runs in what was otherwise a struggle to add quick runs. On the other hand, it was great to see Jasprit Bumrah getting the support he deserved from the other two pacers, who helped keep Australia in check.

6:16 AM IST Pat Cummins, the Australian skipper says it would have been nice to have a result going in their favour. Adds that the players have stepped up well and he is pleased with the effort they put in. Talks about the rain interruptions and says it kind of helped them get going. Mentions that the last day is always a challenge and the new ball was hard to tackle. Appreciates the knocks from Steven Smith and Travis Head along with Alex Carey's inning which helped them get to around 450 runs. Praises the bowling effort and says they just about ticked every box in this game. Concludes that the excitement for the Boxing Day Test match is special and they look forward to it.

6:15 AM IST The captain of India, Rohit Sharma says that he is happy that this match has ended in a draw and will give them confidence going to Melbourne. Adds that the situation was tough and they wanted somebody to stand up after Lunch on Day 4 and take responsibility, which Jadeja did. Appreciates Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah for helping them avoid the follow-on last-wicket partnership. Feels that all pacers have bowled well in the series so far. Concludes that Akash Deep is new to the international level but he has the talent and he knows how to absorb the pressure.

6:13 AM IST Travis Head is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his stellar ton. He says it feels nice to have contributed and the way his inning set the game up initially. Adds that it was a challenging wicket and his partnership with Smith was crucial for the game. Mentions that he summed the conditions up quickly and is pleased with the tempo he is batting in. Talks about the communication while batting with Smith and appreciates the way Smith batted. Concludes by saying that the plans and challenges are different every time and he is happy to adjust to them and play freely.

6:10 AM IST Rohit Sharma fell early, but Ravindra Jadeja anchored the innings, forming crucial partnerships with KL Rahul and Nitish Kumar Reddy to reduce the deficit. Jadeja, the last recognized batter, was dismissed with India still 33 runs short of avoiding the follow-on and only a wicket in hand. However, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stepped up, helping India avoid the follow-on before bad light ended the day. On the bowling front, Australia faced a setback as Josh Hazlewood bowled just one over before leaving the field with a calf strain and was later ruled out of the match.

6:09 AM IST Alex Carey added an impactful contribution, helping Australia extend their total to 445 before being bowled out. In reply, India got off to a disastrous start on the morning of Day 3, with a lack of application from their batters and disciplined bowling from Australia's pace trio leaving them reeling at 44-4. The third day was marred by frequent interruptions, with rain forcing the players on and off the field multiple times, which did no good to help either side's momentum. India began Day 4 fighting to avoid the follow-on, and the day started with a missed opportunity for Australia as Steven Smith dropped KL Rahul on the very first ball.