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Lacking bite: Axar has picked up just one wicket in three Tests in this series.

A mystery on the minefield: what ails Axar’s bowling?

Bamboozled! Even Pujara, who gave a good account of himself in the second innings, had no clue on negotiating the pitch in the first outing.

Australian win raises questions about India’s pitch strategy for the series

If only! Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli seem to be discussing what could have gone wrong.

Rohit defends nature of pitch, says batters let team down

Pulling together: Australian players celebrate the fall of an Indian wicket on Thursday.

The result of a clinical team effort, gushes Smith

Picture of delight: Lyon underlined why teammates call him GOAT with a masterly display of spin bowling. Here he celebrates Jadeja’s dismissal.

Lyon-hearted Australia on the verge of victory despite Pujara’s sturdy defiance

Celebration time: Nathan Lyon, extreme right, is mobbed by teammates after claiming one of his eight wickets at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Thursday,

Hero of the day Lyon’s message ‘learn from Pujara’

Brainstorming: Steve Smith with the coaches talk strategy ahead of the third Test at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Onus on Smith as another spin challenge awaits Aussies

Looking into the future: Captain Rohit Sharma says India is a very likely candidate for the WTC final and should prepare with that in mind.

Don’t read too much into Rahul’s removal as vice-captain: Rohit

Still in the air: Even though the team management is yet to take a call on his inclusion, Gill makes sure he is match-ready.

India will look to drive home the advantage against an Australia plagued by self-doubt

Sai Sudharsan sent the Andhra fielders on a leather hunt.FILE PHOTO:

Ranji Trophy - TN vs AP | Sai Sudharsan takes centrestage with a lovely, free-flowing 113

The magic and artistry of Warne will linger forever

Dazzling show: Padikkal batted the whole day to and, in the process put Karnataka in command.

Padikkal’s maiden unbeaten ton drives Karnataka

Key players: Leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal and batsman Karun Nair will relish taking on Puducherry.

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J & K skipepr Ian Dev conjured up a fine century.

Karnataka subdues a determined J & K