IND vs AUS: ‘Overconfidence Can…,’ Ravi Shastri Blames Team India’s Strategy After Loss Against Australia In 3rd Test

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave away a blunt but true assertion on India’s Test facet after the Rohit Sharma-led facet misplaced the third Test in opposition to Australia in Indore. It was all India-show within the first two video games in Nagpur and Delhi however Australia bounced proper again within the collection snatching the third recreation away from the hosts. In the primary two matches, Australia tried all the pieces however India someway had reply to their assaults.

“This is what a little complacency, a little bit of overconfidence can do where you take things for granted, you drop guard and this game will bring you down,” Shastri stated within the commentary after Australia reached residence within the morning session of Day 3. (READ: ICC Slams Indore Pitch, Rates It As ‘Poor’ After India vs Australia 3rd Test Ends Within 3 Days – Read Full Statement)

“I think it was a combination of all these things when you actually cast your mind back to the first innings, see some of the shots played, see some of the over-eagerness to try and dominate in these conditions. You reflect back, take a step back or two to analyse,” he added.

India had been batting first and the pitch was not serving to them in any respect. They had been bowled out for 109 as Rohit and co may solely final 33.2 overs. In reply, India’s Ravindra Jadeja took 4 wickets with Ashwin and Umesh Yadav, getting three wickets every, respectively. Australia had been bowled out for 197. (WATCH: MS Dhoni Mobbed At Chennai Airport Ahead Of IPL 2023)

Team India had been eager to bounce again within the second innings couldn’t make an impression as properly getting bundled out for 163. The solely batter for India who may bother the Australian bowlers was Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored 59 whereas the opposite lineup fell infront of the mighty Nathon Lyon, he took eight wickets within the second innings.

“Change of team too. KL Rahul dropped. Some of those things can be a bit destabilising, players playing for their spots and their opportunities can create a different mindset. This can be said about Travis Head. He was left out of the first Test but came out with a fire in the belly from the second Test, something Australians are known for. Punching above our weight, in spite of the conditions,” Hayden stated.