Handscomb takes gloves from ill Wade

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will play no further part on day three of the third Test in Sydney after succumbing to illness.

After play resumed four hours late due to persistent rainfall, Wade lasted less than 10 minutes before he left the field and returned to the SCG dressing room.

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"Matthew felt ill this morning and has had nausea and diarrhoea,” said Bupa Support Team doctor Peter Brukner.

“He's received medication for his symptoms but is still feeling unwell.

“After taking the field he realised he was not well enough to continue, hence his decision to come off.

“He's returning to the hotel to rest and will hopefully recover by tomorrow morning. We will monitor his condition."

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Victoria teammate and accomplished gloveman Peter Handscomb will stand in for Wade for the remainder of day three.

Handscomb is no stranger to the wicketkeeping duties having stood behind the stumps in 14 matches for the Bushrangers in the Sheffield Shield.

Wade replaced Peter Nevill for the final Test against South Africa after the incumbent ‘keeper averaged just 22.29 in his 17 matches since taking over from Brad Haddin at Lord’s in the 2015 Ashes series, despite being widely regarded as the country’s finest gloveman

Wade’s superior batting ability – he’s scored two Test centuries – was a significant factor in his selection over Nevill, but four matches into his Test return the left-hander has scored just 50 runs in five innings, which is largely made up of the 29 he posted against Pakistan on day two in Sydney.

Waugh expects Australia to persist with Wade

Australia have not lost since Wade has stood behind the stumps in Adelaide, and while India is a challenging prospect for even the finest wicketkeeper, Test legend Steve Waugh says he would stick with the Victorian who needs a big score to cement his position.

“(The selectors) obviously believe (Wade) is a good keeper as well (as a good batsman),” Waugh told cricket.com.au.

“To replace Peter Nevill, you wouldn’t do that without thinking it through because Nevill’s a fantastic ‘keeper and a good batsman.

“They obviously believe Wade can ‘keep well and he’s done a pretty good job so far.

“I’m a big believer in backing someone until you believe there’s someone better to replace them.

“They’ve picked him and he’s done OK. He needs some runs to stay in the side but I don’t think they change a winning side.”