Australia's firmly in control after three days of the third cricket test against India in Sydney

The hosts are 103 for two in their second innings, a lead of 197 runs with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne at the crease.

Australia dismissed India for 244 in their first innings with Cheteshwar Pujara's half century the lone highlight for the tourists.

The four test series is level at one all.

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