New Delhi:
Aus vs Ind 2nd Test: When India recently lost the series 0-3 to New Zealand, the language of the Kangaroos changed completely. Some were having fun, some were taunting, but after the crushing 295-run defeat in Perth, everything seems to be changing within a few days. Now it is India’s turn to have fun and take the lead in psychological war. This is the reason why Sunny Gavaskar was shocked on the spot (Gavaskar) has rooted! Now when both the teams are moving towards playing the second test (Aus vs Ind 2nd Test), Gavaskar has sarcastically said that nervousness can be clearly seen in the atmosphere of the Kangaroo team. Citing Josh Hazlewood’s comments, he said that nervousness could be clearly seen in the Australian team after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth.
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Sunny said, ‘Former players have talked about removing some players and some have even pointed to the rift in the Australian team after Josh Hazlewood’s media interview at the end of the third day’s play, in which he suggested that Now the batsmen should do something. Gavaskar wrote in his column on Monday, ‘Now after a few days, Hazlewood is reportedly out of the second Test and possibly the series also due to side strain. Strange, because no one at that media conference saw anything wrong with Hazelwood. Mystery, mystery – as was common in Indian cricket earlier. Now it’s Australian and like the old McDonald’s, I’m loving it.
He praised young left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for his brilliant 161 in the second innings, and pointed out how he adjusted quickly to shine in Perth and Australia after being out for a duck on eight balls in the first innings. But brought more troubles.
Gavaskar said, ‘Young Yashasvi Jaiswal showed that he is a quick learner, which was evident from the straight movement of his bat at the beginning of the second innings. As he settled in at the other end under the brilliant guidance of KL Rahul, one could see the Australian’s shoulders slumping at the inevitability of scoring another big century from this talented player. Virat Kohli took advantage of the solid platform set by the opening pair to score another century in Australia, which left their heads bowed even further.
At the same time, Gavaskar praised all-rounder Nitish Reddy for showing commendable flair with the bat in Perth, where he scored 47 and 38 not out, while also taking one wicket. The former captain said, ‘These two centuries were fantastic. There was an opening partnership of more than 200, but the most impressive inning was that of Nitish Reddy. He showed what was required, which belied the fact that he was playing his first Test. Even in the first innings, he understood the scoring opportunities well and became the top scorer. He is a player for the future.
