In the second Test match in Adelaide against Australia, India was bowled out for 180 runs. Six batters failed to reach double figures, thus despite captain Rohit Sharma‘s decision to bat first, the visitors were unable to leave their impression. Virat Kohli and Rohit, both of whom are seasoned players, failed to establish themselves in the middle, and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal left on the first ball. In contrast, Australia’s Mitchell Starc was merciless on the first day, taking five wickets.
The hosts also got off to a strong start at bat. Nathan McSweeney and Marnus Labuschagne batted effectively to help Australia end the day at 86/1, despite Usman Khawaja leaving for 13 runs. Jasprit Bumrah, the pacer, appeared to have terrific rhythm, but Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj fell flat.
After the match, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said that even though the Indian squad had a difficult first day, they were not in the mood to panic.
With a few adjustments, the visitors might mount a comeback in the match on Day 2, he said, recalling India’s revival in the first Test in Perth. The surface will offer some swing and some seam, he continued, and the team is eager to take advantage of it.
“We still believe we are in the game, and with a few adjustments tomorrow (Saturday), we can get back in the game even though the scores appear to show a significant difference between the two teams. It is not necessary for the coaches to enter the changing room and tell this team that they must fight. “It’s evident that the team is very proud and wants to come here and do well,” Doeschate stated during the press conference. “The guys understand that implicitly.”
There is still some swing and some seam, no doubt about it. Therefore, we have a good chance of turning it around. Even after being knocked out for 150 at Perth, we resumed the match. This team is proud, and the players desire to do well here. Even though we are presently a little behind in the game, we won’t give up,” he continued.
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