It was a throwback to an earlier era. India’s attack, with the exception of Mohammad Siraj in his third Test, lacked the control to enforce any plans, restrictive or otherwise. Towards the end of the day, the fast bowlers, again with the exception of Siraj, lost speed. Losing Saini to an injury did not help. And yet, they escaped a mauling thanks in large part to Steve Smith hitting a catch to mid-wicket off the disciplined but limited Washington Sundar and Mathew Wade and Marnus Labuschagne mistiming pull shots when they were well set and getting boundary balls every over.
Average India Escape Mauling
Average India Escape Mauling
Average India Escape Mauling
It was a throwback to an earlier era. India’s attack, with the exception of Mohammad Siraj in his third Test, lacked the control to enforce any plans, restrictive or otherwise. Towards the end of the day, the fast bowlers, again with the exception of Siraj, lost speed. Losing Saini to an injury did not help. And yet, they escaped a mauling thanks in large part to Steve Smith hitting a catch to mid-wicket off the disciplined but limited Washington Sundar and Mathew Wade and Marnus Labuschagne mistiming pull shots when they were well set and getting boundary balls every over.