The playing XI picked by the Indian cricket team for the third Test against Australia has come under harsh criticism.

Ravindra Jadeja's inclusion in India's playing XI for the third Test meant that India have now picked three different spinners in three Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: The Baggy Greens levelled the five-match series 1-1 after beating the visitors by 10 wickets in Adelaide.

Following a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, India's hopes of bouncing back in the third Test in Brisbane have taken centre stage.

R Ashwin was slotted into Team India's XI against Australia for the pink-ball Test, replacing Washington Sundar.

Both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja warmed the bench as India preferred Washington Sundar for the Perth Test.

The members of the Indian team had an eventful journey as they left Canberra and flew to Adelaide for the pink-ball Test against Australia.

No one can take away the "phenomenal achievements" of R Ashwin but the Indian team management is preparing Washington Sundar for near future, feels Harbhajan Singh.

IPL franchises pulled off some of the finest players available in the mega auction without breaking the bank.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja didn't get the nod for the opening Test between India and Australia in Perth.