The third Test match of the ongoing five-match series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is being played in Gabba. Indian batsman KL Rahul praised Akashdeep and Jasprit Bumrah’s unbeaten 39-run partnership for the last wicket, which avoided follow-on in the third Test against Australia on Tuesday.
In the rain-affected fourth day of play, fast bowlers Akash and Bumrah saved India from a difficult situation. By the end of the day’s play in Brisbane, India had scored 252 runs for 9 wickets. Akashdeep remained unbeaten after scoring 27 runs on 31 balls, while Bumrah remained at the crease after scoring 10 runs. However, India is still behind by 193 runs and the result of the match will depend on the weather on Wednesday.
Rahul also scored a brilliant 84 runs in this innings. This opening batsman said in the press conference, “It feels good to contribute to the lower order batsmen. We always discuss in the meetings that the bowlers should also work hard on their batting. Follow-on from the partnership of Akash and Bumrah. It was postponed, which was very important. The game had already been affected due to rain, so it was important that we remained in the match.”
Rahul further said, “His batting in the last half hour was very exciting. He not only added runs, but also faced the bouncers bravely. There was a lot of pace and bounce in the ball on the pitch, but he released the ball at the right time, the defense “And played good shots. This will give confidence not only to him but to the entire team.”
When Rahul was asked what was the message from the dressing room during the last wicket partnership, he said, “The thing was very simple that be patient and score the required runs to follow on. There was no need to hit fours and sixes, It was said to score runs slowly by taking singles.”
It is noteworthy that only KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja could score half-centuries in the first innings. Together they had made a partnership of 67 runs. Jadeja made an important contribution of 77 runs, which was appreciated by Rahul and praised his batting.
Rahul said that Jadeja batted brilliantly today. He has been contributing to the team for a long time at the lower order. I am happy that I also partnered with him. Jadeja came to the crease at a critical time. It was important for us to first avoid follow-on and then score as many runs as possible.
Rahul further said, “Jadeja’s bowling is often talked about a lot, but I think he contributes equally with the bat. He has a very solid technique and I like batting with him. I am very happy.” He performed brilliantly for the team.”
