India vs Australia 5th Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: On Day 2 of the fifth Test in Sydney, India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah had to leave the field due to back spasms. He underwent precautionary medical scans, but there’s still no official update from the BCCI medical team about his condition.

Bumrah’s availability is a big question as India heads into Day 3. Without regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Bumrah has been leading the team. His potential return to bowl on Sunday could be a game-changer. If he joins Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, defending a target of over 170 runs on a pitch with unpredictable bounce and widening cracks could be a serious challenge for Australia.

At the moment, India stands at 141/6 in their second innings, holding a lead of 145 runs. Ravindra Jadeja (8*) and Washington Sundar (6*) are battling at the crease. For Australia, Scott Boland has been the star with the ball, claiming four wickets in India’s second innings.

Earlier in the match, Australia were bowled out for 181 in response to India’s first innings score of 185, leaving the game on a knife’s edge. With Australia leading the series 2-1, this match remains critical for India’s hopes of leveling the series.