The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has turned out to be as intense as it was built up to be. Even though just two of the five Tests have been played, we have had plenty of stories to look at. While the latest flare-up between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head has been the hot topic, some action from the stands is also getting attention. A video of an Indian fan being escorted away from the stands by security is circulating on the internet.
In the video, a fan wearing India's jersey can be seen allegedly waving a piece of sandpaper. The video has gone viral on social media and fans in the stands can be seen waving the person goodbye. The sandpaper is in reference to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The Australia captain then, Steve Smith admitted scratching the ball up during a Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, all were banned from all forms of cricket for a year.
"An Indian fan was kicked out of the stadium for showing sandpaper during the India vs Australia Test match in Adelaide . #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/kYK0zInYSv
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India look to bounce back in Brisbane Test
The Pink-ball Test in Adelaide didn't last too long as Australia outclassed India in all departments of the game. India came into the contest after thrashing the hosts in Perth but Pat Cummins and his troops showed tremendous character to put the pressure back on the visitors. Mitchell Starc made the Pink ball talk and clinched six wickets in the first innings bowling India out for just 180.
A sensational knock from Travis Head of 140 runs off 141 balls got Australia in the driving seat and India after that had no answer to the Aussie tactics. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj gave a little fight to the hosts clinching four wickets each but even that was not enough.
India's batters struggled once again against the Australian pacers with the pink ball, as captain Pat Cummins claimed five wickets to dismiss the visitors for 175. Australia then comfortably chased down the target of 19 runs in the first session of day three to secure victory.
The third Test will now take place at the Gabba, where India secured a historic victory against Australia in their most recent match at the venue. The game is set to begin on Saturday.
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