Bumrah gets first crack at Aussies

Australia’s under fire top order will be put to the test immediately after India won the toss and elected to bowl at the Gabba.

Jasprit Bumrah will again get the first crack at the Aussie batters, who he has terrorised in the first two Tests, none more than rookie opener Nathan McSweeney, which he has dismissed three times.

The third Test has shaped as a crucial match of the series, levelled at 1-1, after India thrashed Australia in Perth before the home side bounced back to easily win the second Test in Adelaide.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who is struggling for form and is predicted to return to the top of the batting line-up, said he “wanted to make the best use of the conditions” by taking the ball first.

“It’s a little bit overcast and there is a little bit of grass,” Sharma said.

“It looks a little soft as well. We want to try and make the best use of the conditions and see what we can do with the ball up front.”

“Both teams have played good cricket in the last two test matches, so obviously a big one here for us,” he said.

Pat Cummins was coy on what he would have elected to do if he had won the toss.

“One of those two,” he replied when asked.

“It’s a good wicket, so hopefully plenty of runs out there for us.”

“It’s been a fantastic series so far, I think we’ve got a sell out at the Gabba today so it’s going to be pretty lively out there.”