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The Pink Test - McGrath Foundation for Breast Cancer


 

      Marnus, Smith takes control after Pucovski’s debut Half Century

                         THE PINK TEST SUPPORTING MCGrath foundation


Sachin's jersey as one of the auction item 


The Pink Test, Sydney 2021 between Australia Vs India marked a very new concept by introducing virtual seats up for grabs. The proceeds of which to be donated to the McGrath Foundaton which is supporting Breast Cancer awareness and cure. They are currently auctioning 90+ memorabilia (Including Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th Test Jersey signed by the little master) which you can find in the website given below:

mcgfdn.com/HilcoPinkTestAuction

Locked at 1-1 in the 4 match Test series in the Border-Gavasker Trophy, both teams are looking to get a hold on their batting unit with India being dismissed for 36 in a massive collapse helping Australia to take the lead and then Australia collapsing in both the innings of the 2nd test bringing India back to level terms.

Australia batting first in the 3rd test was looking to revive themselves with the inclusion of their ace batsman, David Warner and also with an amateur Indian bowling line up having Saini as a debutant and Siraj, who has only 1 Test under his belt.

Things did not start nicely for the Australians as Warner went back to the hut edging one from Siraj scoring only 5 runs. Debutant Will Pucovski and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship after a rain interrupted session. The debutant went on the score his maiden half century after being dropped twice by Indian Wicket Keeper, Rishab Pant earlier. Finally, the century partnership came to an end when Navdeep Saini picked up his maiden Test Wicket trapping Pucovski (62) in front of the stumps. Then Smith and Marnus was able to see through the days play with an unbeaten 60 run partnership with Murnus still batting at 67 and Smith at 31 in a day where only 55 overs was possible due to the rain.


Will - Marnus 100 run Partnership



Indians will be hoping to bounce back tomorrow with some early wickets but the unfortunate factor is that the new ball is available after 25 overs of the days play which is playing into the hands of the Australians a bit. But with a not so in form and inexperienced lower middle order, the Indians can cash in if they can pick up this pair early.  With the return of Rohit Sharma into the lineup, India will be hoping to get a better start from their openers than what they have received so far in the series. Let’s hope the rain stays away and don’t play a spoilsport in this test match anymore.

 

By Sayandeep Dutta

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