Published 14:15 IST, November 4th 2024
'It Helps Australian Guys,': David Warner Expresses Concern for India Facing Australia After NZ Loss
David Warner voices concern for India's batting lineup, suggesting that their recent loss to New Zealand might give Australian players an advantage in BGT.
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New Zealand defeated India in third and last Test, refore completing a commanding 3-0 series success. New Zealand scored 235 and 174 in this game; India scored 263 and 121, refore establishing a target of 147 runs. Following an exciting session, New Zealand prevailed by 25 runs. While in first Test, y chased down a target of 107 to win by eight wickets, earlier in series New Zealand won second Test by 113 runs, thus defending a total of 359. Over games, this series highlighted India's challenges and New Zealand's strengths.
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David Warner made a huge statement about struggling Indian cricket team ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Australian opener David Warner thinks faltering Indian batting squad should be "nervous" about confronting strong Australian bowling attack after a dismal home series against New Zealand. Starting vember 22, India is scheduled to go to Australia for five tests.
Losing ir first red-ball series at home since 2012, Indian squad faced great obstacles against New Zealand. To make matters worse, y lost in last game at Wankhede Stadium, refore producing an unprecedented home series whitewash.
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Since India dropped from top position even before ir trip to Australia, this 0-3 loss has sparked major questions over India's prospects of qualifying for World Test Championship (WTC) Final.
Warner hailed New Zealand for kcking India out for only 46 runs in first match in Bengaluru, refore establishing tone early in series. On vember 4, David Warner remarked on-air during first ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne via Fox Sports. Warner said (quoted by Sportskeeda),
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"I look back at that first Test that y played and y took some amazing catches and that sets tone. If you are taking catches like that and you get that upper hand and you lead series one-nil, it’s big. I kw how tough it is to win over re. What y’ve just done is absolutely outstanding, and credit to m,"
“And it helps Australian guys. y’re coming out here after being beaten at home three-nil for five Tests against Australian boys, (who have) three world class quicks and a world class spin bowler, and I’d be nervous if I’m in that batting order. I would be nervous,”
“ Australian top order needs to make runs. y’ve got Mohammed Shami, who’s currently on road to recovery with knee - he potentially could be out here with team - (and) you have … Bumrah and Siraj who are ir spearheads,"
“I think if Australia can get through those two gentlemen, re could be some big runs put on board. But … we’re going to have to come out with our chest out against India. We have lost our last two series here against India (and) y have got a lot to play for,"
In every category across three-Test series, New Zealand well exceeded India. Key players with bat were Will Young and Rachin Ravindra; with ball, Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner were outstanding. remainder of squad also performed vital supporting roles throughout ir winning campaign. Rohit Sharma and co. will need to make sure such disaster does t repeat in much awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy this month in Australia.
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14:15 IST, November 4th 2024