Published 14:34 IST, January 18th 2021
Mitchell Starc becomes top Twitter trend as Alyssa Healy slams Indian fan for criticism
Speed-gun Mitchell Starc trends on Twitter after Australian Women star Alyssa Healy slammed an Indian fan for comparing the cricketer with Mohammed Siraj.
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Indian pace merchant Mohammed Siraj, who me his Test debut on second match of ongoing series Down Under, claimed his maiden five-wicket haul on Day 4 at Gabba. Siraj, who was inducted in Indian side over an injured Mohamm Shami, has impressed one-and-all this summer by outperforming several seasoned bowlers across both sides. Eventually, an Indian fan me a comparison of Siraj’s performance with that of 61-Test veteran Mitchell Starc, only to draw a fitting response from cricketer’s wife Alyssa Healy.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: Alyssa Healy slams fan after unwanted comparison
Australian women cricketer and batting star Alyssa Healy took te of ‘comparison tweet’ and gave a fitting response to user. After Mohammed Siraj dismissed Josh Hazlewood to clean up Australian innings, a Twitter user implied that young Indian pacer has taken more wickets than Australia’s speed-gun Mitchell Starc in this series.
Alyssa Healy responded back saying that his comparison was t funny and Siraj’s performance only reflects his own “ability and reward for effort…”. Moreover, dynamic Australian Women opener also responded to ar fan on Twitter, saying Indian pacer “should be praised for his efforts” since he has h an “incredible series”.
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Mohammed Siraj wickets in international cricket
26-year-old pacer has played three Tests in his career, with all three of m coming in India’s 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar campaign Down Under. After three Tests and six innings, Mohammed Siraj's wickets section comprises of 13 wickets at an aver of 29.53.
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India vs Australia 4th Test updates
Mitchell Starc, with 11 wickets this series, will get to have ar crack at Indians on Day 5 of series-deciding Test match at Gabba. India reached 4-0 within two overs before rains enforced an early Stumps on Day 2. Earlier, Australia were bundled out for 294 to set India a Day 5 target of 328 runs.
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India vs Australia live streaming details
For India vs Australia 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: cricket.com.au
14:34 IST, January 18th 2021