Australia vs India, 3rd Test at Melbourne, , Dec 26 2003 - Cricket Photos

RESULT
3rd Test, Melbourne, December 26 - 30, 2003, India tour of Australia
366 & 286
(T:95) 558 & 97/1

Australia won by 9 wickets

Player Of The Match
257 & 31*
ricky-ponting
Steve Waugh talks, and Ricky Ponting listens
Steve Waugh talks, and Ricky Ponting listensHamish Blair/Getty Images
Steve Waugh waves goodbye to the MCG and moves on to his last hurrah at the SCG
Steve Waugh waves goodbye to the MCG and moves on to his last hurrah at the SCGHamish Blair/Getty Images
That old cap means the world to Steve Waugh
That old cap means the world to Steve WaughWilliam West/AFP
Some Australians jogged a victory lap to thank the crowd for their support
Some Australians jogged a victory lap to thank the crowd for their supportHamish Blair/Getty Images
Steve Waugh commiserates with a disappointed Sachin Tendulkar
Steve Waugh commiserates with a disappointed Sachin TendulkarWilliam West/AFP
It's celebration time for the Australians
It's celebration time for the AustraliansHamish Blair/Getty Images
Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have plenty to smile about
Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have plenty to smile aboutWilliam West/AFP
Anil Kumble's face tells the story of India's woes
Anil Kumble's face tells the story of India's woesWilliam West/AFP
Ajit Agarkar celebrates what would be India's only success on the day
Ajit Agarkar celebrates what would be India's only success on the dayHamish Blair/Getty Images
Matthew Hayden acknowledges the applause after scoring a fifty
Matthew Hayden acknowledges the applause after scoring a fiftySean Garnsworthy/Getty Images
Steve Waugh waves farewell to the Melbourne crowd
Steve Waugh waves farewell to the Melbourne crowdWilliam West/AFP
Just one more Test and Steve Waugh passes the baton to Ricky Ponting
Just one more Test and Steve Waugh passes the baton to Ricky PontingSean Garnsworthy/Getty Images
Andy Bichel shared the joy of winning with Keegan, his young son
Andy Bichel shared the joy of winning with Keegan, his young sonHamish Blair/Getty Images
Ricky Ponting points to the repaired spot on the pitch that was the talking point after the game
Ricky Ponting points to the repaired spot on the pitch that was the talking point after the gameWilliam West/AFP
Sourav Ganguly is happy to congratulate Steve Waugh on a big win
Sourav Ganguly is happy to congratulate Steve Waugh on a big winWilliam West/AFP
Give me five! Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden celebrate a job well done
Give me five! Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden celebrate a job well doneWilliam West/AFP
Perhaps Ashish Nehra's posture is a better depiction of India's surrender
Perhaps Ashish Nehra's posture is a better depiction of India's surrenderWilliam West/AFP
Ricky Ponting continued from where he left off in the first innings
Ricky Ponting continued from where he left off in the first inningsWilliam West/AFP
Matthew Hayden swats the ball away with his eyes closed
Matthew Hayden swats the ball away with his eyes closedWilliam West/AFP
Steve Waugh and Mathew Hayden inspect the pitch at the MCG
Steve Waugh and Mathew Hayden inspect the pitch at the MCGWilliam West/AFP