4th Test: Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar bring India back on Day 3

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08:23 (IST) Jan 17

Good, confident straight drive from Sundar off Hazlewood. Leaned into it nicely and timed well through mid-off for a four. India 169/5, trail by 200.

08:19 (IST) Jan 17

Expert view

Was so important, India went through this session losing no more than one wicket. Losing Mayank is a big blow becau… https://t.co/jqDosX1aCv
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08:17 (IST) Jan 17

Debutant Washington Sundar has walked in to join Pant. HIs all-round abilities is precisely why he was awarded a Test debut.

08:13 (IST) Jan 17

CAUGHT! Agarwal (38) takes the long walk back as he plays at a wide one from Hazlewood and the thick edge is pouched by Smith after a bit of a juggle. India 161/5, trail by 208.

08:10 (IST) Jan 17

Hazlewood begins proceedings after lunch.

07:40 (IST) Jan 17

While you grab a bite, enjoy this big one from Mayank

A 102-metre six from Mayank Agarwal! Live #AUSvIND: https://t.co/IzttOVtrUu https://t.co/iX9yi8LTLt
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 1610848577000

07:32 (IST) Jan 17

That's Lunch on Day 3

Australia won't be disappointed with the two wickets of set batsmen Pujara (25) and Rahane (37) in that extended session, which produced 99 runs in 34 overs. But India would rue that three batsmen now have failed to get a big one after getting their eye in. If it was Rohit (44) yesterday, it's Pujara and Rahane today. The visitors will, thus, hope Agarwal (38*) kicks on. He is batting with Pant (4*) at the moment. India, at 161/4, are 208 runs behind in the first innings.

07:27 (IST) Jan 17

A lovely push-drive from Agarwal (38*) past the bowler Starc, who tries to get his hand to it but couldn't. What timing on that one! India 159/4.

07:23 (IST) Jan 17

Woah! That's out of the blue, suddenly. Agarwal (34) goes big against Lyon and deposits the offie into the stands behind long-on. India 154/4.

07:15 (IST) Jan 17

Rishabh Pant walks in to join Agarwal.

07:12 (IST) Jan 17

That's a big wicket for the Aussies. Rahane (37) isn't third time lucky. Plays away from body again, edges again and this time it's straight to hands, taken by Wade in the slips. India 144/4

07:07 (IST) Jan 17

Agarwal (23*) moves into the 20s with a fine glace for four off Starc, and his partnership with skipper Rahane (36*) grows to 36. India 141/3, trail by 228 runs.

06:54 (IST) Jan 17

Agarwal (18*) lives a Rahane moment from earlier today. Edges Cummins between slip and gully for a boundary. India 135/3.

06:47 (IST) Jan 17

That's what showed up on the DRS

Off the thigh pad, Australia lose a review. Good decision by Blocker #AUSvIND https://t.co/MMOZ8k6QbS
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06:44 (IST) Jan 17

BIG caught-behind appeal against Rahane (33) by Cummins and Paine. Umpire shook his head and Paine straight away asked for a review. But Hot Spot showed nothing off the bat, just a faint touch off the thigh-pad. India 127/3

06:33 (IST) Jan 17

In 20 overs of batting so far today, India have scored 61 runs for the loss of Pujara's wicket.

06:30 (IST) Jan 17

Agarwal (8*) looking to play his strokes is a good sign, but he will do well to learn from Rohit's mistake to not play one too many. So far so good. India 123/3.

06:16 (IST) Jan 17

At the first drinks break of Day 3, India are 118/3, trailing Australia by 251 runs. Rahane batting on 31, Agarwal on 5.

06:12 (IST) Jan 17

Agarwal (5*) is off to a confident start as he drives Lyon through covers, and the ball went deep enough to allow the two Indian batsmen to run four. India 116/3.

06:04 (IST) Jan 17

Mayank Agarwal is the new man in, with his new Test role in the middle order.