What a headache this Travis is for India.
Every time he comes out against India, Australia is in a bit of a sticky situation. Then he simply grabbed the scruff of its neck and squeezed the life out of it so that its shoulders and head visibly drooped.
When Steven Smith scores hundreds, every bowling team in the world is trying to find ways to stop him. His exaggerated back and lateral movements just as the bowler was about to deliver the ball led some to believe he was vulnerable to the return ball.
Some thought he might be rolled to his legs, others thought the leg slip might see him scanned for movement across the crease. Nothing works. Yes, he does get out in front of the wicket, or caught down the leg side, but more often than not, after he scores a big score, he bats a little late, perhaps due to fatigue from a long spell spent in at the crease.
New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner tried the bounce trap and it worked to an extent. The problem is that the bowlers tried it and had some success.
Against Travis Head, the Indian bowlers did not adopt this strategy even though even former Australian players said that bouncer is a vulnerable area at the beginning of the innings. There is video evidence that it was also being played before the Gabba test began. However, this type of attack is almost never attempted by Indian bowlers. Incredibly, no one, including Jasprit Bumrah, has tried this.
India’s Jasprit Bumrah asked for a wicket in vain while bowling on day two of the third Test. |Photo credit: AP
India’s Jasprit Bumrah asked for a wicket in vain while bowling on day two of the third Test. |Photo credit: AP
Bumrah has one of the best bouncers in the game and he plays like a rocket on the helmet. Mohammed Shami is the best bouncer among Indian quicks but he is not in Australia while Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Aakash Deep (Akash Deep) The accuracy of the bowling is not high and does not cause any problem.
Crucially, there were barely any bouncers bowled to him in his first 30 overs as Head tried to adapt. This was his fourth century against India in the last 18 months or so and he was not tested by an early delivery once. exist.
The bowling coach is South Africa’s fast bowler Morne Morkel, who uses bouncers so well that one would think that bouncers would be a weapon to unleash on Head.
The first day of play was limited by rain, which also drew attention to the need for coverings to cover the entire field, not just the square where the pitch is located. Once the ground is covered, play can resume quickly after the rain stops.
A full view of the cover on the pitch as it rained during the first day of the third Test. |Photo credit: AP
A full view of the cover on the pitch as it rained during the first day of the third Test. |Photo credit: AP
Yes, it may take some time to clear the entire ground cover, but that’s better than giving up the game because the outfield is wet. This is unfair to the crowds who pay good money to watch cricket matches.
On the first day in Brisbane the match was canceled before the end of 15 rounds which meant spectators were refunded so are the authorities on the ground hoping the match will resume as soon as possible so they don’t have to issue a refund? Are there any refunds? ?
Covering the entire ground is an absolute necessity in this day and age, as even broadcasters who spend huge sums on broadcast rights want more games to happen rather than showing highlights of old games again and again.
Of course, there is a cost factor for cricket associations, but given the funds available to them now, investing in comprehensive ground coverage is a must.
India’s top teams are finding it difficult to counter a top-notch diverse attack like Australia’s. It’s never easy on these Australian pitches when the ball is hard and new, which is why they have to be careful, at least at the start of the innings.
Australia’s Steve Smith leaves behind a ball on Day 2 of the third Test. |Photo credit: AP
Australia’s Steve Smith leaves behind a ball on Day 2 of the third Test. |Photo credit: AP
If they can make a move in front of an out-of-form Smith and bide his time before showing off his bowling skills, then they will also be able to take on a quartet with over 500 wickets to their name.
It takes a lot of patience and confidence, and some shots need to be refrigerated until the batter is set. Of course, it’s easier said than done, but give it a try and maybe you’ll find it can be done.
