NEW DELHI: Matthew Hayden, the previous Australian opener, has instructed that Indian bowlers ought to give attention to focusing on the ‘fourth, fifth stump line’ whereas utilising the pure bounce on the Gabba pitch throughout the third Check of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, commencing Saturday in Brisbane.
Following Australia’s decisive victory within the Adelaide pink-ball Check, the five-match collection stands degree at 1-1, with India having secured a 295-run win within the Perth opener.
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Hayden provided his insights on methods to dismiss Australian batters on the Gabba.
“India, after they do get an opportunity to bowl, they should depend on hovering in that fourth, fifth stump line a bit extra. And most significantly, they should use their bounce,” Hayden instructed Star Sports activities.
“It is a key arsenal as a part of a quick bowling unit in Brisbane. The pink ball will certainly be extra acquainted when it comes to Check match cricket. Australia have the operating with the pink ball, they gained a lot with it.”
The 53-year-old former opener emphasised the significance of Indian batters exhibiting resilience in testing situations.
“India should bat higher, they need to bat for time. They need to bat a day of Check match cricket. Underneath a day, unacceptable. Needs to be in that 350 zone. India ought to bat first even when there are difficult situations,” Hayden stated.
“Brisbane, completely different ball sport! It is a house sport, however it’s really an excellent sport for India as properly as a result of they have reminiscences of the final time they encountered Australia within the BGT.”
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The Indian group’s historic three-wicket victory on the Gabba in 2021, which secured a exceptional 2-1 collection triumph, stays a big reminiscence for Indian cricket supporters.
