"First Win The Series": Ex-Pak Star Blasts Rahul Dravid Over 'Irrelevant' Comments

22.03.2023 - 09:35 sports.ndtv.com

The ODI series between India and Australia has been a low-scoring but close-knit affair. After India won the opener, Australia bounced back with a whopping 10-wicket win in the second match.

With the series decider scheduled in Chennai, a lot has been said about the encounter. India head coach Rahul Dravid, speaking in a press conference on the eve of the final, said that the team has achieved its goals from the series and would be looking to rotate a few players.

However, Dravid's comments haven't gone down well with former Pakistan batter Salman Butt. Butt, hitting out at Dravid, said that the entire focus should be around the third match now as the fate is the series is yet to be decided. "Rahul Dravid said that they will keep trying different combinations.

Pehle series toh jeeto! Badalna toh irrelevant hai (First win the series! Changing combinations is irrelevant). We've to see how you solve your batting concerns first.

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