Losing the 1st Test at the Adelaide Oval, the Indian cricket team made a spectacular comeback in the four-match series following a brilliant eight-wicket win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With Ajinkya Rahane at the helm of affairs, India's win in the 2nd Test is now considered to be one of the greatest comebacks in the longest format.

While their turnaround did make the fans back home feel proud, the job is still not done for India. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, the upcoming 3rd Test, slated to begin from 7th January, in Sydney holds key importance for both the teams. While Australia will be eager to return to winning ways, Team India aims to carry their fine form from the 2nd Test into the upcoming clash.

UPDATE: KL Rahul ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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But, the tourists already have their hands full with the ever-growing list of injuries. The likes of Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav were already ruled out before KL Rahul became the latest addition to India's injury list after spraining his wrist in the nets. Unable to feature in a single Test, Rahul was expected to find a spot in India's playing XI for the 3rd Test but an untimely injury ruled him out of the series.

Gutted to be leaving the team, but wishing the boys all the luck for the remaining two Tests 🇮🇳

Disappointed with the turn of events, the Karnataka batsman took to social media and shared his feelings with fans. The right-hander also conveyed his good wishes to the Indian team ahead of the crucial Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). "Gutted to be leaving the team, but wishing the boys all the luck for the remaining two Tests," Rahul tweeted.

NEWS - #TeamIndia announce Playing XI for the 3rd Test against Australia at the SCG.

Navdeep Saini is all set to make his debut.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/lCZNGda8UD

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also announced the playing XI for the 3rd Test. The Indian line-up was met with huge cheers from fans, especially for the arrival of Rohit Sharma. The inclusion of Navdeep Saini, who is set to make his Test debut, ahead of Thangarasu Natarajan did raise a few eyebrows in a line-up that looks balanced.

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