The Rohit Sharma-led India want a win within the fourth and final Test vs Australia to make sure they simply qualify for the ultimate of the World Test Championship which is to be held at The Oval in London in June this 12 months. Even if India lose the match, they will nonetheless be in race for the qualification. Men In Blue will wait and watch and hope that Sri Lanka don’t beat New Zealand within the two Tests. Day 1 of the Ahmedabad Test did no go India’s manner. But former Indian cricketer and now a commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India needn’t panic as they’re nearly by way of to the finals already. Manjrekar refused to imagine that Sri Lanka have the arsenal to beat New Zealand in New Zealand.
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“I believe India are already in the final. But, you still have to actually, you know, officially get there. So that tension was there. Plus the series hanging the way it has, Australia making that brilliant comeback in Indore and plus a figure like Narendra Modi at the ground. That buzz was there. Every box was ticked before the start of this Test,” Manjrekar instructed Star Sports. Manjrekar added, “I don’t think Sri Lanka is capable of upsetting New Zealand.”
Stumps on Day 1__ of the Fourth #INDvAUS Test!
2__ wickets within the ultimate session as Australia end the opening day with 255/4 on board.
We will probably be again tomorrow as one other action-packed day awaits_
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— BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023
On Day 1 of the fourth Test, because of an excellent hundred by Usman Khawaja, Australia completed the day on a excessive at 255 for 4 in 90 overs. Cameron Green performed a very good hand too and continues to occupy the crease. Green attacked the Indian pacers within the final 10 overs of the day. He will resume innings at private rating of 49 which he has gathered off simply 64 balls.Â
India should try to decide fast wickets within the first hour of the sport on Day 2 to make sure that Aussies don’t cross the 35-run mark. Otherwise, the match can slip out of their palms.