NEW DELHI: India’s all-rounder Washington Sundar has expressed optimism about his staff’s probabilities regardless of discovering themselves in a difficult place on the finish of the second day of the fourth Check towards Australia on the Melbourne Cricket Floor.
Sundar, who is anticipated to play an important position with the bat at quantity eight, acknowledged the staff’s reliance on him to contribute throughout all sides of the sport. “Is not it superb that the staff desires me to do very well in all three points of the sport? That is a fantastic alternative for me,” Sundar mentioned, reflecting his constructive mindset.
India ended the day at 164 for five, with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on the crease. Earlier, a promising 102-run stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli had stabilized the innings, however each had been dismissed in fast succession, triggering a collapse.
Sundar, nevertheless, refused to see the scenario as dire. “We had been in a fantastic place to get massive runs, however we are going to nonetheless come again and proceed to combat tomorrow morning. The power is excellent within the dressing room, we’re all constructive. There’s a very long time within the sport – nonetheless three days, a number of overs to play. It is about us making an attempt to combat actually laborious and get issues accomplished for the staff.”
Talking in regards to the pitch, Sundar famous its improved habits after a softer first day. “It was just a little comfortable yesterday as a result of the solar did not come out the entire day. The wicket additionally began to play loads higher as we speak, and we batted very well. I suppose tomorrow and the day after, it will likely be an excellent floor to bat on. The wicket will not change a lot, so it will likely be an thrilling couple of days.”
India will look to Sundar and the remaining batters to mount a robust response and hold their hopes alive towards a formidable Australian assault.
