"They Had The Wicket To...": Steve Smith's Blunt 'Spinners Remark' After Australia's Loss vs India

09.10.2023 - 08:51 sports.ndtv.com

Bowled out for 199 in their high-profile World Cup opener, Steve Smith admitted that the Australian batters failed to get on top of the Indian spinners on a tacky Chepauk surface.

Opting to bat first in a surprise move, Australia were sitting pretty at 110 for two before left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/38) triggered a collapse with his triple blows in the middle overs.

The total proved to be too less as India romped home with six wickets and nine overs to spare for a fine start to the tournament. "All their spinners bowled really nicely.

Obviously, they had the wicket to suit as well," Smith said in the mixed zone. "It was challenging against the spin since they are all very quality spinners.

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