India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Steve Smith’s men ready for Ranchi rumble

India cricket team skipper Virat Kohli poses for a photograph with young cricketers who worked with the team during the nets session in Ranchi on Wednesday. India will play Australia cricket team in the third Test of the four-match series at MS Dhoni’s home town from Thursday. With the series tied 1-1 it’s a must-win match for both the teams. (PTI)

Updated on: Mar 16, 2017 1:27 AM IST

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India cricket team skipper Virat Kohli poses for a photograph with young cricketers who worked with the team during the nets session in Ranchi on Wednesday. India will play Australia cricket team in the third Test of the four-match series at MS Dhoni’s home town from Thursday. With the series tied 1-1 it’s a must-win match for both the teams. (PTI)

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After a poor show with the bat in the second Test, India cricket team captain Virat Kohli will be keen to be amongst the runs in the third Test vs Australia cricket team beginning in Ranchi on Thursday. He spend a considerable amount of time in the nets on Wednesday, knocking the ball around with intent. (PTI)

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Close-in fielding was another area where India cricket team worked on during training session in Ranchi on Wednesday. Ajinkya Rahane, a regular at the slips, was given a thorough workout ahead of the third Test vs Australia cricket team. (PTI)

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Fast bowler Ishant Sharma and Virat Kohli were super aggressive against the Australia cricket team batsmen during the second Test in Bangalore. The duo seemed to be pumped up for more, if their focus and energy during nets in Ranchi on Wednesday is anything to go by. (AFP)

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India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha during practice session ahead of the third Test against Australia cricket team in Ranchi on Wednesdsay. (PTI)

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India cricket team pacer Mohammed Shami had an extended training session in Ranchi on Wednesday, perhaps an indicator that he might have a role to play in the third Test vs Australia cricket team. (PTI)

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The favourite ‘workout’ for Australia cricket team was staring longingly at the Ranchi Pitch on Wednesday. Nathan Lyon, their spin spearhead would be hoping the wicket offers him turn like it did in the first two matches. (REUTERS)

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Australia captain team Steve Smith had a long inspection session of the Ranchi pitch too, before heading off to knock the ball around in the nets. With the pitches of the first two matches creating problems for batsmen from both sides, the hope is that the third Test wicket will last five days. (PTI)

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Australia cricket team's Josh Hazlewood stretches during a training session ahead of their third Test against India cricket team in Ranchi on Wednesday. (AP)

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Steve O'Keefe, hero for Australia cricket team in the first Test, will be hoping to spin his magic in Ranchi. He was seen trying heavy-spinning tossed up deliveries during the nets session on Wednesday. (AP)