IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Steve Smith scores 1st ton in 3 years, Labuschagne hits maiden fifty
Last century for Steve Smith in 50-overs cricket had come on January 19, 2020, against Pakistan at the WACA against Pakistan when scored an unbeaten 108.
Last century for Steve Smith in 50-overs cricket had come on January 19, 2020, against Pakistan at the WACA against Pakistan when scored an unbeaten 108.
Shikhar Dhawan had also not taken the field for the entire duration of the Australian innings in the second ODI after a Pat Cummins bouncer hit him.
"Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma are progressing well. Their recovery is being closely monitored," said BCCI in a statement.
On a personal note, Steve Smith said it was good to be among the runs but he would have preferred if he could take his team over the line.
A collective effort from India saw Sikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli flourishing with the bat before the bowlers won the game for them.
Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second One-Day International (ODI) at the SCA Stadium in Rajkot.
India made some changes in their batting combination with Virat Kohli coming down the order to accommodate Shikhar Dhawan and K.L. Rahul in the playing XI.
22-year-old Rishabh Pant was struck on the helmet by a Pat Cummins bouncer in the 44th over of India's innings, which also resulted in his wicket.
Kane Richardson said that Australia will practice with wet balls so as to get accustomed to the conditions which is not too different from Australia.
Ajinkya Rahane is not part of India's limited-overs setup although he has time and again expressed his desire to play white-ball cricket for the country.
