Mohammed Siraj gets harsh treatment in Brisbane followed by a poor start for the visitors as Australia had a decent starting with 28/0 in 13.2 overs before rain interrupted the play.
The Indian pacer Siraj became a common villain for Australians after his heated exchange with Travis Head during the pink ball clash of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, who celebrated the wicket of the latter who smashed a 140 for the home side.
The aggression shown by the pacer has gained hatred expressing harsh treament at The Gabba.
During the first session of the 3rd test, the hostile reception seemed to have affected the rhythm of Mohammed Siraj, who bowled a poor spell and was smashed for a couple of boundaries by veteran Usman Khawaja.
Jasprit Bumrah did take some time to find the right line and length for surface while Siraj was being timely taken on by Usman Khwaja. At the time of rain interruption, Australia were at 28/0 in 13.2 overs with McSweeney (4*) and Usman Khawaja (19*) at the crease.
On December 14, Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first in the third match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. After the toss, he said that he wanted his bowlers to make full use of the overcast conditions.
However, the wicket didn’t behave as Indian captain anticipated, as his bowlers didn’t get get any assistance during the first session. The former opener said that he was suprised with Rohit Sharma‘s call as heavy rains stopped play in Brisbane.
With rain not subsiding, the umpire called in early lunch on day 01 at The Gabba.
