Published 14:12 IST, January 12th 2021
T Natarajan becomes Twitter favourite to make debut and replace Jasprit Bumrah in Brisbane
Twitterati expressed their excitement and backed T Natarajan to replace an injured Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.
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An already depleted Indian side suffered yet ar crushing blow on Tuesday as ir bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of India vs Australia 4th Test 2021. Bumrah injury news is a big setback for Indian team who is already without services of Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar due to injuries. Moreover, with uncertainty looming over Test specialist Hanuma Vihari's availability, Ajinkya Rahane led-side will have an uphill task in series-deciding Test at Gabba.
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Fans excited for T Natarajan's potential debut at Gabba
With key pacers Bumrah, Yadav and Shami being ruled out of series and Ishant Sharma missing, Team India will be forced to turn towards young guns for key Test at Gabba in Brisbane. It is likely that young pacer T Natarajan, who recently made his limited-overs debut, is once again in contention to make his Test debut alongside Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini.
Bumrah injury news left fans disappointed and worried about India's fate in India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 where hosts have an impeccable record. Several reactions poured in on Twitter as fans expressed ir excitement and backed Natarajan to replace Bumrah for fourth Test. Here's how Twitterati reacted to Natarajan's potential debut.
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It will be interesting to see what India's line-up looks like for fourth and final Test of series at Gabba against an Australian side that has a formidable record at venue. In 62 matches that have played at venue, hosts have won 40 of m and has only mand eight losses. As many as 13 of those wins have come by an innings. What is remarkable is fact that hosts haven't lost at Gabba in 28 matches, a record dating back to 1988. If India want to beat Australia, y will have to pull off something spectacular again for one last time.
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India vs Australia 4th Test 2021 live streaming details
Meanwhile, series is still poised at 1-1 with fourth and final Test to be played from January 15-19. For India vs Australia 4th Test live telecast in India, fans can tune into Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST) on Friday, January 15. For India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of India vs Australia 4th Test will be available for fans on SonyLIV app.
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SOURCE: T NATARAJAN INSTAGRAM
14:12 IST, January 12th 2021