“Australia’s obsession…”: Former Sri Lankan coach delivers damning verdict on Pat Cummins & Co

Former Australian cricketer Tom mood extremely critical Pat Cummins and Co after the away team struggled on Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Australia in Nagpur. The pitch was the focal point of attraction before even a service was played, with former Australian cricketers and pundits accusing India of “handling the ground” to their advantage. However, the home team impressed with both the bat and the ball as Rohit Sharma guided them to a comfortable lead. Moody took to Twitter to deliver his damned judgment on the side that has struggled to excel on Friday. “Australia’s obsession with what might happen, rather than focusing on playing what’s in front of them, has weighed on them. #INDvAUS, he tweeted.

Australia’s obsession with what might happen, rather than focusing on playing what’s in front of them, has weighed on them. #INDvAUS

– Tom Mood (@TomMoodyCricket) February 10, 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma produced one of his hundred most impressive Tests under pressure against an Australian quality strike as India took a vital lead in 144 runs.

Rohit (120) displayed class and composure at the highest level and in the process became the first Indian captain to score in a century in all three modes.

While hundreds of Rohit’s Ninth Trials are worth their weight in gold, Ravindra Jadeja‘s (66 not out) half of the 18th century is also priceless. The knockout of the almighty will be no less important in the context of the game.

Jadeja once again showed her true worth by adding 61 runs for the sixth racket with Rohit and another 81 for the eighth racket champion with Axar Patel (52 hit) who is also playing a good hand.

It was a battle of attrition for the Indians, especially Rohit and Jadeja as the hosts took the lead 244 times in the second day.

On a slow track where other batters find it extremely difficult to score, the Indian captain embodies focus.

It shares the same rank as the 161st goal he scored against England in 2021 in the Chennai Test. The opener placed his best dish in front of an attack, led by the spinners Nathan Lyon (1/98) and Todd Murphy (5/82), who scored a five in his Test debut.

In fact, both halftime pitchers circled the bridge against right-handers to stop the line from running and were partially successful.

Rohit took 171 balls to reach his one hundred balls. He hit 15 boundaries and two sixs in a knock that lasted more than four and a half hours.

But the highlight of his rounds is the rotation of his shots and the way he trades risk for discretion.

Reading the essence of the pitch perfectly, Rohit restrained his natural flair and conveyed his “introspection”. Cheteshwar Pujara” and proof of that is the 62 totally out-of-the-ordinary runs he scored in two sessions of the day.

He scored 56 runs in halftime on Thursday night.

Scissors is Rohit’s attack in every form of cricket he doesn’t bait facing his number is Pat Cummins’ (1/74) save once when he hits him at full max behind square.

He didn’t try to hit his 100 in a hurry, playing girls and singles before knocking out Cummins for a boundary that took away his scores in the ’90s.

It was an inside-out blow that overcame Murphy’s additional cover that earned him hundreds of dollars, and once again reiterates the theory that in adverse situations, qualified individuals The highest skill will prevail.

There weren’t any over-the-top celebrations, no swear words used or the customary helmet removal ritual. He just looked towards the dressing room in acknowledgement.

When the second new ball was taken, Cummins eliminated Rohit with a fast and unplayable serve and also moved away after the pitch.

However, Jadeja stood firm and received powerful support from his all-round teammate Axar to further cement India’s place in the game.

Virat kohli (12) with newcomers Suryakumar Yadav (8) and Kona Bharat (8) will be disappointed because they didn’t score many points.

In Kohli’s case, the glasses-wearing Murphy threw a similar serve to the former India captain, who had previously occupied Cheteshwar Pujara.

The young pitcher threw the ball into the fifth tree on his side and a shaded shot was taken by the keeper on the second attempt. Alex Carey.

Surya became Lyon’s first victim when the halftime pitcher breached his defense.

In the morning, captain Cummins baited his opposite number with a deep footstroke and a deep midhand grip but bowling more fully into his morning spell.

Scott Boland also struggled manly but once Carey stood up against the tree, it was clear that there was no help for the second day’s fast pitchers.

(With PTI input)

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