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The Australia-India Test series in pictures

The series kicked off with India batting first in the day-night Test in Adelaide. Virat Kohli looked well set at 74 when Ajinkya Rahane took off for a run that wasn't there, then changed his mind, leaving Kohli stranded mid-pitch
The series kicked off with India batting first in the day-night Test in Adelaide. Virat Kohli looked well set at 74 when Ajinkya Rahane took off for a run that wasn't there, then changed his mind, leaving Kohli stranded mid-pitch•Getty Images
High drama on the third day as India collapsed in the space of 16 overs. Australia's last strike of the day also took out one of India's key bowlers for the rest of the series. Mohammed Shami wore a Pat Cummins short ball on his forearm and retired hurt as India fell to an abject 36 - their lowest Test total. Australia won the day-night match before the floodlights even came on for the evening.
High drama on the third day as India collapsed in the space of 16 overs. Australia's last strike of the day also took out one of India's key bowlers for the rest of the series. Mohammed Shami wore a Pat Cummins short ball on his forearm and retired hurt as India fell to an abject 36 - their lowest Test total. Australia won the day-night match before the floodlights even came on for the evening. •Getty Images
Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets and debutant Mohammed Siraj, replacing Shami, took two to combine with Ashwin to bowl out Australia for 195
Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets and debutant Mohammed Siraj, replacing Shami, took two to combine with Ashwin to bowl out Australia for 195 •Getty Images
Rahane's match-defining 112 set India up for a comfortable 326, and when he fell, it came in poetic fashion - run out trying to complete an inadvisable single called by Ravindra Jadeja. In the photo, Rahane consoles Jadeja for the mistake before departing
Rahane's match-defining 112 set India up for a comfortable 326, and when he fell, it came in poetic fashion - run out trying to complete an inadvisable single called by Ravindra Jadeja. In the photo, Rahane consoles Jadeja for the mistake before departing •Getty Images
Despite being a bowler short, India skittled Australia out for 200, needing just 70 for a win on the fourth day, which Rahane and Gill made light work of. The teams headed to Sydney with the series level
Despite being a bowler short, India skittled Australia out for 200, needing just 70 for a win on the fourth day, which Rahane and Gill made light work of. The teams headed to Sydney with the series level•Getty Images
Play was stopped for a few minutes on the third day as Siraj and other India players became the target of racist abuse from hecklers in the crowd. Marnus Labuschagne, Smith and Green piled on the runs to set India a massive target of 407
Play was stopped for a few minutes on the third day as Siraj and other India players became the target of racist abuse from hecklers in the crowd. Marnus Labuschagne, Smith and Green piled on the runs to set India a massive target of 407•Getty Images
A couple of overs later Paine dropped Vihari and eventually those words to Ashwin would come to haunt him, but the more immediate aftermath was an epic draw forced on Australia by the two batsmen
A couple of overs later Paine dropped Vihari and eventually those words to Ashwin would come to haunt him, but the more immediate aftermath was an epic draw forced on Australia by the two batsmen •Getty Images
India slipped to 186 for 6 in reply before Shardul Thakur, playing his second Test, and Washington Sundar, on debut, added 123 to help India post 336
India slipped to 186 for 6 in reply before Shardul Thakur, playing his second Test, and Washington Sundar, on debut, added 123 to help India post 336•AFP via Getty Images
With one hour left on the final day of play in the final Test, India needed 63 to win, and Pant and Washington switched from defending to attacking. Both men thrashed boundaries, Washington off Cummins, Pant off Lyon, to take India even closer. Sundar and Thakur fell soon after, but there was little Australia could do to stop Pant from driving Hazlewood down to the boundary for four to seal the series
With one hour left on the final day of play in the final Test, India needed 63 to win, and Pant and Washington switched from defending to attacking. Both men thrashed boundaries, Washington off Cummins, Pant off Lyon, to take India even closer. Sundar and Thakur fell soon after, but there was little Australia could do to stop Pant from driving Hazlewood down to the boundary for four to seal the series•AFP via Getty Images
Fifteen wickets fell on the second day, with India finishing on 244, then their bowlers scuttling Australia for 191. R Ashwin picked up four wickets, including those of Steven Smith and debutant allrounder Cameron Green. India ended the day firmly in control of the Test
Fifteen wickets fell on the second day, with India finishing on 244, then their bowlers scuttling Australia for 191. R Ashwin picked up four wickets, including those of Steven Smith and debutant allrounder Cameron Green. India ended the day firmly in control of the Test •Getty Images
Josh Hazlewood, player of the match, registered figures of 5-3-8-5 and Australia won by eight wickets
Josh Hazlewood, player of the match, registered figures of 5-3-8-5 and Australia won by eight wickets•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
On day two at the MCG, Cummins dismissed Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara in quick succession, leaving India at 64 for 3
On day two at the MCG, Cummins dismissed Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara in quick succession, leaving India at 64 for 3•Getty Images
After a narrow DRS reprieve in the first innings, Paine was caught out in the second when Snicko registered a nick but Hotspot didn't, leaving the Australia captain fuming
After a narrow DRS reprieve in the first innings, Paine was caught out in the second when Snicko registered a nick but Hotspot didn't, leaving the Australia captain fuming•Getty Images
David Warner returned to the Australian side in Sydney with a new opening partner, Will Pucovski, who finally made his debut after being ruled out of the first two Tests with a concussion. Pucovski made a spirited 62 before Navdeep Saini, also on debut, trapped him lbw
David Warner returned to the Australian side in Sydney with a new opening partner, Will Pucovski, who finally made his debut after being ruled out of the first two Tests with a concussion. Pucovski made a spirited 62 before Navdeep Saini, also on debut, trapped him lbw•Getty Images
Rishabh Pant and Pujara set up India's fight with a century stand in contrasting innings, Pujara's 77 coming in 205 balls, and Pant's 97 in just 118
Rishabh Pant and Pujara set up India's fight with a century stand in contrasting innings, Pujara's 77 coming in 205 balls, and Pant's 97 in just 118•Getty Images
And so Australia and India went into the final Test - Nathan Lyon's 100th - still 1-1, Australia the more confident side. After all it was the Gabba, where they had not lost in 32 years, and India were without any of their frontline bowlers at this point
And so Australia and India went into the final Test - Nathan Lyon's 100th - still 1-1, Australia the more confident side. After all it was the Gabba, where they had not lost in 32 years, and India were without any of their frontline bowlers at this point•Getty Images and Cricket Australia
India's extremely inexperienced bowling attack came roaring back to bundle Australia out for 294, led by Siraj, who took his maiden Test five-for (only in his third Test) and Thakur with 4 for 61. After a rain-curtailed fourth day, India needed 324 runs to win the series on the final day
India's extremely inexperienced bowling attack came roaring back to bundle Australia out for 294, led by Siraj, who took his maiden Test five-for (only in his third Test) and Thakur with 4 for 61. After a rain-curtailed fourth day, India needed 324 runs to win the series on the final day•Cricket Australia via Getty Images
India's 2-1 win will be counted among the greatest series triumphs, coming as it did after an ignominious collapse, the absence of their star batsman and captain, and injuries that reduced them to a virtual B side by the final game - not to mention one of the most gripping run chases ever on the final day
India's 2-1 win will be counted among the greatest series triumphs, coming as it did after an ignominious collapse, the absence of their star batsman and captain, and injuries that reduced them to a virtual B side by the final game - not to mention one of the most gripping run chases ever on the final day •Getty Images
On Boxing Day in Melbourne, R Ashwin struck early - picking up Matthew Wade for 30, and Steven Smith for a duck
On Boxing Day in Melbourne, R Ashwin struck early - picking up Matthew Wade for 30, and Steven Smith for a duck•Getty Images
Rahane earned his second reprieve of the day when Travis Head briefly held on to a catch from gully, only to have it pop out of his hands. Earlier Steve Smith had dropped Rahane at 74
Rahane earned his second reprieve of the day when Travis Head briefly held on to a catch from gully, only to have it pop out of his hands. Earlier Steve Smith had dropped Rahane at 74•Getty Images
India's bowling unit was whittled down further by injuries - this time Umesh Yadav being ruled out of the series with a calf strain
India's bowling unit was whittled down further by injuries - this time Umesh Yadav being ruled out of the series with a calf strain •Getty Images
After two Tests with little to show for it, Smith surged back in characteristic fashion, clobbering 131 to take Australia to their first 200+ total in the series. Cummins' four-for helped them gain a 94-run first-innings lead
After two Tests with little to show for it, Smith surged back in characteristic fashion, clobbering 131 to take Australia to their first 200+ total in the series. Cummins' four-for helped them gain a 94-run first-innings lead•Getty Images
Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari came on when India still had to survive 42.2 overs on the final day at the SCG - Ashwin with a bad back, Vihari with a torn hamstring. Towards the end, a frustrated Paine chirped at Ashwin, "Can't wait to get you to the Gabba"
Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari came on when India still had to survive 42.2 overs on the final day at the SCG - Ashwin with a bad back, Vihari with a torn hamstring. Towards the end, a frustrated Paine chirped at Ashwin, "Can't wait to get you to the Gabba"•AFP/Getty Images
On day one, Labuschagne scored his fifth Test hundred, dropped twice on the way there. He was dismissed for 108 by debutant fast bowler T Natarajan, who had been initially been asked to stay on the tour after the limited-overs matches to help as a net bowler to the Test squad
On day one, Labuschagne scored his fifth Test hundred, dropped twice on the way there. He was dismissed for 108 by debutant fast bowler T Natarajan, who had been initially been asked to stay on the tour after the limited-overs matches to help as a net bowler to the Test squad•Getty Images
Bruised and battered by the Australian fast bowlers, a seemingly immovable Pujara held the fort, allowing Gill to get to 91 and adding another 61 with Pant. He was finally dismissed in the third session, trapped lbw by a tireless Cummins, having batted for over five hours for 56
Bruised and battered by the Australian fast bowlers, a seemingly immovable Pujara held the fort, allowing Gill to get to 91 and adding another 61 with Pant. He was finally dismissed in the third session, trapped lbw by a tireless Cummins, having batted for over five hours for 56•AFP
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