India vs Australia - Watch: Mohammed Siraj Misses Tough Catch in 3rd ODI. Sunil Gavaskar Says "Hasn't Developed Instincts"

22.03.2023 - 16:23 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket team came up with a disciplined bowling performance in the ODI series decider against Australia. Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets each to restrict Australia to 269.

Ravindra Jadeja was also highly economical giving only 34 runs in his 10 overs but could not scalp a wicket. There was a point in the Australian innings when Jadeja was frustrated after Siraj missed a tough catching opportunity.

In the 20th over, David Warner swept off Jadeja's delivery only for the ball to take the top edge and fly towards backward square leg.

Siraj ran and dived too but missed the ball by a big margin. Jadeja wasn't too happy with the outcome. Sunil Gavaskar, commentating on Star Sports, made some insightful comments. "With Siraj what we have seen over the years, in the last 2-3 years - He still hasn't developed that instinct.

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