Steve Smith 'insults' Ian Chappell publicly, begins new feud with him over bouncer laws?

Australian cricketer-turned-commentator Ian Chappell recently threw his weight behind protecting tail-enders against short-pitched bowling in Test cricket. His support for lower-order batsmen came after Indian speedster Mohammed Shami was struck in his arm from Pat Cummins during India’s chaotic second-innings display at elaide Oval.

As per cricket concussion laws, it has become mandatory to substitute a player if one suffers from a concussion during match. While writing in his ESPNCricinfo column, Chappell opined that fast bowlers must look to target opposition’s best batters inste of peppering lower-order batsmen with bouncers and giving m concussions.

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India vs Australia 2020: Steve Smith disagrees with Ian Chappell, calls his statement “outlandish”

Australia’s batting talisman Steve Smith strongly disagreed with Ian Chappell’s views over us of short-pitch bowling in Tests. While speaking on SEN, Smith mocked cricket expert by saying, “It seems like Ian Chappell has an outlandish statement after every match at moment”. World .1 ranked Test batsman believes that short balls are part of game and re is need to scrape away -old trition.

Steve Smith ded that re is need to outlaw bouncers as game has witnessed “some really good battles” between batsmen and bowlers over years. cricketer ded that he personally has issues with tail-enders facing bouncers from fast bowlers.

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A look into India vs Australia schedule

Here is a look at entire India vs Australia schedule for remaining matches of ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series.

India vs Australia 2nd Test – Melbourne Cricket Ground between December 26 and December 30

India vs Australia 3rd Test – Sydney Cricket Ground between January 7 and January 11

India vs Australia 4th Test – Gabba between January 15 and January 19

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India vs Australia 2nd Test live streaming details

For India vs Australia 2nd Test live telecast 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 match is also available for fans on SonyLIV app. India vs Australia 2nd Test is scheduled to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 onwards and action will commence from 5:00 AM IST.

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Im source: AP