Michael Vaughan (AP Photo)
Michael Vaughan stated that Australia are properly outfitted to compete in any circumstances and solely India have the instruments to compete Down Under.
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan asserted that solely the Indian cricket staff has the instruments and talent to compete in Australia when it comes to Test cricket in the mean time. Australia thrashed Pakistan in the primary Test match in Perth by 360 runs. Shan Masood and Co. had been utterly outplayed by a superior Australian staff who stamped their authority over them Down Under.
The hosts dismissed a rattled Pakistan for simply 89 to submit a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth. Australia spin nice Nathan Lyon additionally accomplished 500 Test wickets throughout the match and have become the third participant from his nation after Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath to obtain the large feat.
Pakistan’s bid to win a primary Test in Australia since 1995 was left in tatters by spin king Lyon and the house facet’s formidable tempo assault, who wrapped up the sport inside 4 days.
Vaughan, who may be very vocal about his views and opinions, stated that Australia are properly outfitted to compete in any circumstances and solely India have the instruments to compete Down Under.
“Aussies are so clinical .. they have everything covered for all conditions .. Well done to @NathLyon421 on 500 Test wickets .. Incredible achievement .. Only @BCCI have the tools to compete here in Oz at this stage .. #AUSvsPAK,” Vaughan posted on the social media platform X, previously generally known as Twitter.
Aussies are so scientific .. they have every part coated for all circumstances .. Well performed to @NathLyon421 on 500 Test wickets .. Incredible achievement .. Only @BCCI have the instruments to compete right here in Oz at this stage .. #AUSvsPAK— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 17, 2023
Pakistan’s top-order crumbled beneath stress towards the relentless tempo of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins on a wicket that had variable bounce with loads of batters taking physique blows.
New-ball pair Hazlewood and Starc snared six wickets between them, whereas Cummins properly arrange former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (14) earlier than discovering the surface fringe of his bat because the guests had no reply to Australia’s nippy quick bowling.
Lyon reached the 500-wicket landmark when he efficiently went for a leg earlier than wicket referral towards Faheem Ashraf and was embraced by his teammates.
Australia’s win implies that Pakistan have misplaced their excellent file on the World Test Championship 2023-2025 desk and have dropped down to quantity two. Meanwhile, Australia are at quantity 4 with a PCT of 41.67. The second Test between the 2 sides will start on December 26, which is the Boxing Day, on the MCG.
