Ravi Shastri, former coach of India’s cricket team, is worried about the Indian bowlers’ performance in the ongoing third Test match against Australia at the Gabba. After Day 2, Australia had a strong score of 405/7, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s excellent bowling, where he took 5 wickets. Bumrah shone brightly, capturing 5 wickets for 72 runs in 25 overs. Sadly, other Indian bowlers struggled, allowing Australian players like Travis Head and Steve Smith to score centuries.
Shastri highlighted the need for Indian bowlers to be more consistent and disciplined. In an interview, he commented on how some bowlers were leaking runs in different areas. He said, “Bumrah has done most things right, but can the others keep up with him?”
He emphasized that Indian bowlers must focus on where they pitch the ball. If a batter is scoring well on one side, bowlers should stick to a consistent line to make it harder for them to score freely. Shastri noted that when bowlers allow easy runs, it puts extra pressure on the captain.
Currently, Bumrah is leading in the series with 17 wickets, much more than Mohammed Siraj, who has 10. As the third Test continues, the Indian team will need strong batting to turn things around. Shastri’s thoughts about discipline and consistency in bowling could be the key for India to bounce back in this high-stakes series
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