After Josh Hazelwood and Nathan Lyon's blistering spells put Australia in control on Day three against West Indies, Steven Smith made a positive start to the hosts' chase of 216 in the second Test
Kirk McKenzie and Alick Athanaze shined as West Indies kept dominating over Australia at dinner on day three of the second Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.
Inspirational spells from Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach ensured West Indies ended the second day on a positive note against Australia in the second Test at the Gabba on Friday.
Kraigg Brathwaite's West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first against Pat Cummins' Australia in the second Test match at The Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.
Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in contention to face West Indies in the second Test of the series at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, according to ESPNcricinfo.
The second Test saw India clinch an eight-wicket victory in the shortest red-ball cricket game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) deemed the pitch "unsatisfactory."
Shardul Thakur was dropped from the playing XI for the second Test at Cape Town due to his poor performance in the first Test of the series where he was able to pick only one wicket in his spell of 19 overs where he conceded 101 runs.
Following India's win over South Africa in the second Test that lasted for just 1.5 days at Newlands, youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal said that it was full of unforgettable memories and valuable lessons.
Bumrah's second-inning six-wicket haul made all the difference as, despite Aiden Markram's ton, South Africa could set only 79 for India to wrap up this Test in around 1.5 days, which India chased down successfully.