Melbourne: The third Test match will be played between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 7. Before this Test, the Australian team has suffered a major setback. Actually, fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of the third Test in Sydney due to an injury to the ribs. Cricket Australia (CA) has said in its statement that, "Fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of the third Test match between Australia and India due to rib injury.''

Pattinson was injured due to falling in the house. At present, no player has been selected in his place. CA said, "No one in the squad will be selected in his place and his injury will be inspected before the Brisbane Test match." Also, the 30-year-old Pattinson was not included in the playing XI in the first two Tests. Australia landed on the field with Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins. This trio of fast bowlers can also be seen in action in Sydney Test.

Pattinson, who made his Test debut for Australia in 2011, has played a total of 21 Tests so far, with 81 wickets in his name. During this time his best performance has been 8/105. He has taken five wickets in an innings four times in Test cricket.

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