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Australia tour of India February 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is contemplating challenging the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to deem the Indore pitch 'poor'.

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IND vs AUS: BCCI likely to follow PCB's footsteps after ICC deems Indore pitch 'poor'

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor didn't agree with Gavaskar's remark and lashed out at the Indian legend for citing the example of 'Gabba.

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IND vs AUS: Ex-Australia captain fires back at Sunil Gavaskar for citing 'Gabba' example after ICC's decision on Indore pitch

After India's defeat, former Australia captain Ian Chappell was left surprised by all-rounder Hardik Pandya not being in the scheme of things for Test cricket. Chappell questioned why Hardik, who has not played a Test since 2018, is not part of the Border-Gavaskar series.

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'Why Hardik Pandya isn’t in the Indian team': Ex-Australia captain perplexed with all-rounder's absence from Tests

Steve Smith-led Australia&nbsp;managed to make a comeback&nbsp;in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a resounding nine-wicket victory in spin-friendly conditions at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

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IND vs AUS: Data reveals shocking state of Test matches in India as furore on 'pitches' grows

Former India captain and maverick batter,&nbsp;Virat Kohli&nbsp;on March 04 (Saturday) visited Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain and offered prayers. Kohli was accompanied by his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain after India's Indore Test defeat

Right-arm off-spinner Nathan Lyon was the protagonist behind Australia's win as he weaved his magic and ripped through the Indian batting line-up. Lyon followed up his first innings' three-wicket with an incredible eight-wicket haul in the second innings to make Indian batters dance to his tunes.

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IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma explains why Nathan Lyon is the best overseas spinner

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Steve Smith joins elite list of captains after bulldozing India in the third Test in Indore

Steve Smith-led Australia have managed to make a comeback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 with a resounding nine-wicket victory in spin-friendly conditions at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

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IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon's 11 wickets make India surrender on dust bowl Indore, Australia win 3rd Test by 9 wickets

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Rohit Sharma criticises batters' approach, gives interesting take on Indore wicket 

The rank-turner pitch at the Holkar Stadium in Indore where the third Test between India and Australia was played has been declared 'poor' by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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Indore pitch rated poor by ICC for providing too much assistance to spinners, BCCI has 14 days to appeal

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India vs Australia Match Stats

3rd Test, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

IND vs AUS: BCCI likely to follow PCB's footsteps after ICC deems Indore pitch 'poor'

Match Details

Australia tour of India, 2023

Wed 1 March, 09:30:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Jan 03

AUS
181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND
185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

Australia beat India by 6 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 26

AUS
474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND
369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Australia beat India by 184 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Nitin Menon (IND) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)

News updates

IND vs AUS: BCCI likely to follow PCB's footsteps after ICC deems Indore pitch 'poor'

IND vs AUS: Ex-Australia captain fires back at Sunil Gavaskar for citing 'Gabba' example after ICC's decision on Indore pitch

'Why Hardik Pandya isn’t in the Indian team': Ex-Australia captain perplexed with all-rounder's absence from Tests

IND vs AUS: Data reveals shocking state of Test matches in India as furore on 'pitches' grows

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain after India's Indore Test defeat

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma explains why Nathan Lyon is the best overseas spinner

Steve Smith joins elite list of captains after bulldozing India in the third Test in Indore

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon's 11 wickets make India surrender on dust bowl Indore, Australia win 3rd Test by 9 wickets

Rohit Sharma criticises batters' approach, gives interesting take on Indore wicket

Indore pitch rated poor by ICC for providing too much assistance to spinners, BCCI has 14 days to appeal

India vs Australia Match Stats

3rd Test, Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

IND vs AUS: BCCI likely to follow PCB's footsteps after ICC deems Indore pitch 'poor'

Match Details

Australia tour of India, 2023

Wed 1 March, 09:30:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 04

IND267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS264 (49.3 ov)

India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Jan 03

AUS181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

Australia beat India by 6 wickets

Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2024/25 On Dec 26

AUS474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Australia beat India by 184 runs

Umpires

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Nitin Menon (IND) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

RefereeChris Broad (ENG)

News updates

IND vs AUS: BCCI likely to follow PCB's footsteps after ICC deems Indore pitch 'poor'

IND vs AUS: Ex-Australia captain fires back at Sunil Gavaskar for citing 'Gabba' example after ICC's decision on Indore pitch

'Why Hardik Pandya isn’t in the Indian team': Ex-Australia captain perplexed with all-rounder's absence from Tests

IND vs AUS: Data reveals shocking state of Test matches in India as furore on 'pitches' grows

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain after India's Indore Test defeat

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma explains why Nathan Lyon is the best overseas spinner

Steve Smith joins elite list of captains after bulldozing India in the third Test in Indore

IND vs AUS: Nathan Lyon's 11 wickets make India surrender on dust bowl Indore, Australia win 3rd Test by 9 wickets

Rohit Sharma criticises batters' approach, gives interesting take on Indore wicket

Indore pitch rated poor by ICC for providing too much assistance to spinners, BCCI has 14 days to appeal

IND
267/6 (48.1 ov)

AUS
264 (49.3 ov)

AUS
181 (51.0 ov) & 162/4 (27.0 ov)

IND
185 (72.2 ov) & 157 (39.5 ov)

AUS
474 (122.4 ov) & 234 (83.4 ov)

IND
369 (119.3 ov) & 155 (79.1 ov)

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Nitin Menon (IND) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)