Published 13:39 IST, January 16th 2021
Ind vs Aus live: Sunil Gavaskar lambasts Rohit Sharma for "irresponsible" shot on Day 2
Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar criticised opening batsman Rohit Sharma for his shot selection on Day 2 of the Gabba Test against Australia.
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India ended Day 2 of Gabba Test at 62-2, with Cheteshwar Pujara and captain Ajinkya Rahane combining forces at crease. Earlier in Indian innings, opening batsman Rohit Sharma looked settled for a big score before gifting away his wicket to Australian spinner Nathan Lyon. Sharma stepped out of wicket to loft Lyon out for a boundary only to get holed out by Mitchell Starc.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: Sunil Gavaskar slams Rohit Sharma for “unnecessary wicket”
While commentating for Channel Seven, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rohit Sharma after opener was holed out at long-on. cricketer-turned-commentator, who holds his name in prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy title, described Indian opener’s dismissal as an “unbelievable and irresponsible” shot.
A seemingly angry Sunil Gavaskar said that re was need for Sharma to step out to Nathan Lyon for a risky boundary as batsman himself had struck one a couple of deliveries earlier in same over. Gavaskar furr said that re’s “absolutely excuse” for playing such a shot, especially when re are fielders at long-on as well as on deep square leg.
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batting icon said that it was an “unnecessary wicket” gifted away by Sharma and urged Indian opening batsman to play sensitive cricket. Gavaskar added that since it is Test match cricket, a batsman has to start his innings and n look to convert it into a big score before manufacturing such shots in middle.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: Gabba Test live score updates
As India end Day 2 at 62-2, y find mselves ar 307 runs behind Australia’s first-innings total. Earlier in day, Australia added 95 runs to ir overnight score as y were all out for 369. Among Indian bowlers, one-Test old Shardul Thakur, as well as debutants T. Natarajan and Washington Sundar starred with three wickets each.
Gabba Test live score updates
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IND vs AUS live streaming details
For IND vs AUS live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of fourth Test is also available for fans on SonyLIV app. India vs Australia 4th Test match is being played at Gabba in Brisbane between January 15 and 19.
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Im source: AP and cricket.com.au
13:39 IST, January 16th 2021