New Delhi. In the third test against India, two Australian batsmen scored centuries. Travis Head scored 152 runs and Steve Smith scored 101 runs. Both made a partnership of 241 runs. During this time, there was constant talk that Jasprit Bumrah was not getting the support he should get from the other end. There was also talk during the series whether Mohammed Shami should have been with the team.
The third test between India and Australia is being held at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane. India won the test here in 2021. In such a situation, the fans are hopeful of victory again. India also started the match well. Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Rana took 3 wickets of Australia within 75 runs. But as the ball became old, the Indian bowlers looked ineffective. India took the third wicket in the 34th over. After this the team had to wait for the new ball for the next wicket.
IND vs AUS: Steve Smith’s fourth century in Brisbane, preparation to snatch the match from India, left Steve Waugh-Williamson behind
IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Bumrah’s claw, Siraj returns, captain sent to pavilion
Jasprit Bumrah took 5 out of the first 6 wickets for India. He first dismissed both Australia’s openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney. Then Bumrah broke the 241-run partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith. Bumrah also dismissed Steve Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh with the second new ball. Despite this, the Indian team could not put brakes on the pace of Australia’s runs. Australia scored 407 runs for 7 wickets in 110 overs.
Despite the excellent performance of Jasprit Bumrah, runs continued to be scored from the other end. Cheteshwar Pujara, who was commenting on Star Sports, clearly said that whether Bumrah is new or old, he takes wickets with every ball. But he has not received support from the other end. The performance of this match has also proved how dependent the Indian team is on Bumrah. However, Akash Deep and Mohammad Siraj also troubled the batsmen a lot in the match. But Akash did not get a wicket and Siraj could take only one wicket.
Many former cricketers have been saying that when Mohammed Shami is fit, he should be in Australia. If they handle the attack of Team India with Bumrah, then Australia’s problem may double. However, nothing has been said by the selectors about why Shami is not being sent to Australia. Indian captain Rohit Sharma had definitely said before the match that there was swelling in his knee. In such a situation, the team management does not want to rush to call him.
Tags: Cheteshwar Pujara, India vs Australia, jasprit bumrah
FIRST PUBLISHED : December 15, 2024, 1:23 pm IST