NEW DELHI: Australian tempo nice Glenn McGrath on Saturday commented on Rohit Sharma‘s choice to bowl first on the Gabba. The previous Australian pacer expressed lack of shock on the Indian captain’s selection.
“I’m not stunned that Rohit Sharma received the toss and bowled. He doesn’t need to get on the market and bat.”
McGrath whereas talking on ABC radio additional elaborated on the potential repercussions of the choice, particularly regarding public notion. He highlighted the distinction in how the media portrays a failed batting versus a failed bowling technique.
“The factor is in the event you bowl first and it goes pear formed that appears actually dangerous within the media whereas in the event you bat first and it goes poorly it’s ‘gutsy choice to bat first’”
Rohit Sharma’s choice introduced a tactical problem, deviating from the standard strategy on the Gabba. Ricky Ponting, in a previous dialogue on the ICC evaluate, had outlined the standard technique employed on the Brisbane Cricket Floor.
“Usually, the crew that wins the toss in Brisbane will bat first, goal to submit a giant rating over the primary couple of days, after which look ahead to the pitch to supply extra help to the bowlers later within the sport. That’s usually how groups play there,”
The Gabba has traditionally been a stronghold for Australia.
The crew boasts a outstanding 31-match unbeaten streak on the venue, spanning from 1989 to 2020.
Regardless of current setbacks in opposition to India and the West Indies on the Gabba, Ponting remained optimistic about Australia’s prospects of securing a victory.
Rain performed a spoilsport on the opening day as solely 13.2 overs of play was doable.
Australia had been 28 with out loss after steady rain pressured the umpires to name off the day’s proceedings early.
The continuing five-test sequence is at the moment tied at 1-1. Australia emerged victorious within the second match in Adelaide, whereas India claimed the opening win in Perth.
