Pucovski became the youngest Australian to score a half-century on debut and is confident that Australia will dominate the match.
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.
India vs Australia 201: Marnus Labuschagne and Will Pucovksi struck half-centuries on Day 1 of the third Test in Sydney.
India wicketkeeper Pant dropped Pucovski twice as the opener rode his luck to score a half-century on debut and guide Australia to 93 for one at tea on day 1 of the Sydney Test.
David Warner started with a confident shot but the discomfort on his face was quite evident as he went for a couple of quick singles.
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Matthew Wade said he has not been informed about where he will bat in the next Test which begins Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
In 2018, Pucovski scored his maiden first-class hundred just months after suffering two concussions, with only minor hits in between for a Cricket Australia XI against England.
Adam Gilchrist feels David Warner is close to making his Test return but is not sure whether Will Pucovski will make his debut in Sydney.
Warner and Pucovski will rejoin the Australia squad in Melbourne on Thursday evening in preparation for the New Year's Test.