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Star batsman Steve Smith said Virat Kohli's unavailability will be a big loss for India in the last 3 Tests but backed the India captain's decision to head home on paternity leave after the day-night Test in Adelaide.
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell expects that Ajinkya Rahane's "aggressive style" will suit the Indian team which would fancy its chances against Australia.
In a major blow for the hosts, seasoned opener David Warner confirmed on Wednesday he would not be available for the Test series opener. Warner suffered a groin injury during the 2nd ODI and was ruled out of the remainder of the limited-overs series.
India opted for a review after T Natarajan trapped Matthew Wade plumb in front but the visitors were denied the review call as the third umpire deemed it too late.
Marcus Stoinis said that T20 World Cup is approaching, every game for Australia is important it would be 'hard to turn up and not give it your all for the country.'
Virat Kohli dropped a sitter but managed to run Matthew Wade out after a bad mix-up in the middle and the Australia stand-in skipper departed for 58 after a comical run-out.
Australia are missing the services of left-arm off-spinner Ashton Agar due to a calf injury which is why Nathan Lyon has been added to the squad.
Cameron Green opened up on his experience of bowling to Indian skipper Virat Kohli and facing spinners like Ravindra Jadeja in the third and final ODI against India.
Glenn Maxwell's performance has certainly impressed former England captain Michael Vaughan who feels that most of the IPL teams would go after him in the mega auctions ahead for the 2021 season.
Australia head coach Justin Langer does not expect David Warner to be fit and available for the first Test against India, starting on December 17 in Adelaide.