IND v AUS 2023: WATCH – Ashwin left annoyed by Labuschagne's act on Day 3 in Indore; Rohit and umpire also intervene

India lost the third Test in Indore by nine wickets.

Marnus Labuschagne | GettyAustralia registered an emphatic nine-wicket victory over India in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on Friday (March 3).

The visitors needed just 76 runs to win the match but got off to a poor start as they lost Usman Khawaja for a duck on the second ball of the day.

After that, Travis Head (49*) and Marnus Labuschagne (28*) got together to take Australia over the line and also book their place in the World Test Championship final.

While the Test match got over in the morning session of Day 3, there was a moment that caught everyone’s attention, involving R Ashwin and Labuschagne.

During the 9th over of Australia's chase, Ashwin decided to bowl off just two steps. After watching the off-spinner take the first step to deliver the ball, Labuschagne walked off the track and stood there smiling at the bowler.

The Australian batter’s antics left Ashwin annoyed. Umpire Joel Wilson also stepped in while India skipper Rohit Sharma walked up to Labuschagne to have a conversation.

Labuschagne then animatedly explained his act before the action resumed.

Here’s the video:

 

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 03 Mar, 2023

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