India vs Australia 2021, 3rd Test, Day 1 in Pictures: Pucovski, Labuschagne Light up Rain-Hit SCG

Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Jan 07, 2021, 02:24 PM IST

Published On Jan 07, 2021, 02:24 PM IST

Last UpdatedJan 07, 2021, 02:24 PM IST

Here's our selection of the top images the Day 1 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia currently underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Masks were made mandatory for those who planned to attend the Sydney Test. Few turned out for the game in full protective gears. (AFP Photo)

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In Pucovksi and the seasoned Warner, Australia started with a fresh opening pair as makeshift opener Matthew Wade was pushed down the batting order. (AFP Photo)

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But a rusty Warner ended up being caught at first slip off Mohammed Siraj early in the first session. (AFP Photo)

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Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and opted to bat first. Will Pucovski was given Test debut while David Warner was back in the playing XI. (AFP Photo)

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Australia were 21/1 in 7.1 overs when rain arrived to stop play causing a lengthy delay. (AFP Photo)

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An early lunch was taken but the rain was unrelenting. The play in the second session was also delayed as a result. (AFP Photo)

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After almost four hours of delay, play finally resumed and Australia pair of Pucovski and Marnus Labuschagne took the innings forward. (AFP Photo)

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It wasn’t a good day in the field for India, especially wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. He dropped two regulation catches of Pucovski in quick succession. (AFP Photo)

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Pucovski capitalised on the chances and went on to hit a fifty on Test debut. (AFP Photo)

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The partnership between Pucovksi and Labuschagne had zoomed to 100 runs when debutant Navdeep Saini struck, He trapped Pucovski lbw on 62 to provide his team a much needed breakthrough. (AFP Photo)

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The breakthrough didn’t interrupt Labuschagne’s focus as he went on to hit his first fifty of the series. (AFP Photo)

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At stumps, Labuschagne was unbeaten on 67 while Steve Smith was on 31. Australia ended the day at a solid 166/2 in 55 overs. (AFP Photo)