NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter, Sara was on Saturday in attendance for the third India vs Australia Check on the Gabba in Brisbane.
On a rain-marred opening day the place solely 13.2 overs have been attainable, Sara’s presence stole the present amid not a lot of a contest between the bat and the ball.
Sara was seen cheering for the Indian workforce within the stands with former cricketers Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh sitting behind her.
Footage of Sara immediately created a buzz on social media with followers highlighting her love for the game.
Earlier than the beginning of play, Sara additionally posed a small video on her Instagram earlier than coming into the Gabba.
Australia completed the day on 28 for no loss with Usman Khawaja 19 not out and Nathan McSweeney on 4 after India captain Rohit Sharma gained the toss and selected to area.
Steady downpour that led to a washout precipitated an enormous disappointment for the massive crowd that had filed into the Gabba.
After rain compelled early stumps on Day 1, play is scheduled to start 30 minutes earlier for the remaining 4 days with a minimal of 98 overs to be bowled every day.
Nonetheless there may be extra rain predicted early subsequent week however the forecast is healthier for Sunday.
Earlier, Australia made one change, with speedster Josh Hazlewood again from a facet pressure instead of Scott Boland.
India additionally introduced in spinner Ravindra Jadeja for Ravichandran Ashwin, whereas Akash Deep changed quick bowler Harshit Rana.
The five-match BGT sequence is locked at one win apiece after India gained the primary Check in Perth, earlier than Australia bounced again to assert victory in Adelaide.