Local hero Usman Khawaja and young Nathan McSweeney displayed sound defensive technique against Jasprit Bumrah but persistent rain played havoc with the opening day of the third Test, allowing only 13.

Crushing victories by each side in the first two tests and mediocre form by some of the teams’ leading batters means there is no clear favorite in the third match of the five-test Australia-India series beginning Saturday in Brisbane.

The opening day of the third Test match between India and Australia was washed out after just 13.2 overs of play. India captain Rohit Sharma had won the toss and opted to bowl first seeing overcast conditions.

India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bowl first in the third cricket test against Australia at the Gabba.

Australia have made a bright start to the third Test, as the home side are 19/0 after 5.3 overs against India. However, the rain has ended up playing a spoilsport and both teams are now back in the dugout.

Australia have been sent in to bat in the third Test at the Gabba with India hoping to take advantage of the overcast conditions.