Carey, Smith, Khawaja among Ashes stars rejoining BBL-15
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
The squad announcement marked Labuschagne’s return to the Test fold following a prolific domestic season for Queensland, where he piled up runs at will. His recall comes on the back of outstanding form in the Sheffield Shield.
At the end of the day's play, Aussies lead India by 47 runs. Australia resumed their innings at 71/1 after tea.
Labuschagne was the star of the day with his brilliant 108. He smashed nine fours en route to his fifth triple figure score in Test cricket.
However, just when Australia looked threatening, debutant off-spinner Washington Sundar sent Australia's premier batsman Smith back to the pavilion
Sachin Tendulkar had lavished praise on Marnus Labuschagne, saying he is a special talent on the sidelines of Bushfire Cricket Bash three days back.
In the ICC Test rankings, Smith is currently the number two ranked batsman while Labuschagne is at the third place.
The 25-year-old is a relative novice in T20 cricket, having played just seven matches in the format -- all with the Heat -- however there is expectation he will be able to replicate his remarkable longer-format form in the shortest format as well.
For Finch, what stood out was that India overhauled the 287-run target with ease despite opener Shikhar Dhawan not coming out to bat due to a shoulder injury.
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.
