02:02

Shami jags one off the seam from the first ball of the final over before tea, crashing into Finch’s right hand. The opener immediately throws the bat down and calls for assistance. It doesn’t take the medical staff long to assess that he has to retire hurt. Judging by the television pictures, it is the right index finger causing him the pain. Tea is called as a result.



With that bit of drama, a frenetic hour at the crease ends for Australia. Somehow, they have not lost a wicket. The one genuine chance came when Harris edged Ishant to Pujara but the slipper couldn’t hold on with his right hand. Either side of that, there were several appeals from Kohli and co but none were given the nod from the umpire or sent upstairs.



Righto, that’s my cue to hand over to Rob Smyth to take the OBO through to the close on this action-packed third day with Australia leading by 76 runs after finishing India off for 283. Bye for now!

