Fate of ‘Border-Gavaskar’ Trophy ahead of Sydney Test
By V.N. Prasad
Australia has taken an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five Test match series
A lump in the throat though, hearty congratulations to the Kangaroos on their emphatic 184 runs victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG); a great morale booster as they await the 5th and the final Test at the iconic SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground), starting from Jan. 3.
Brilliant hundreds by Steve Smith (140), young Nitish Kumar Reddy (114) as also fine 82 and 84 by the young Yashaswi Jaiswal were entertaining. Had he not been run out in the 1st inning, the story at the MCG could have been different. For sure, it was Virat’s fault. If only he had carried on, we could have narrowed the lead and end could have been a different story. But again, “If wishes were horses.”
However, we should acknowledge the brilliance of bowling by both the sides. Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded our side; well-supported by Md. Siraj, Akash Deep and Jadeja. For the OZs, all the bowlers bowled their heart out to clinch this formidable victory. For sure, OZs have their tails up as they go into the Final Test.
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