Australia thump India by 10 wickets to level series 1-1
:A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second test on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1 and maintain their perfect pink-ball record at Adelaide Oval.
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Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins said it was a "privilege" to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc's calibre at his disposal and felt Travis Head's blistering hundred set up their series-levelling victory against India in the day-night second test on Sunday.
"A Proven Champion Of Australian Cricket": Alex Carey Praises Mitchell Starc Following Adelaide Win
Following Australia's 10 wicket win in the second Adelaide Test against India, Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey heaped praises on pacer Mitchell Starc, whose six-wicket haul in first innings set the tone for a win, calling him a "proven champion of Australian cricket. He also praised explosive batter Travis Head's "consistency in his methods". Starc's six-wicket haul established his supremacy in pink-ball Tests while Head continued to be a headache for India as his counter-attacking was the final nail in the coffin for India, who succumbed to a 10-wicket loss in the Adelaide pink-ball Test after the highs of a 295-run win at Perth in the first Test. The series is now level at 1-1.
"He Said, Why Did You Swear?": Travis Head On Post-Match Chat With Mohammed Siraj
All seems to be fine between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head after the duo's heated altercation on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide. A few words were exchanged between the two after Siraj got the wicket of Head, prompting plenty of chatter among experts and on social media. Siraj even called out the 'lies' told by Head in the press conference on Saturday as he addressing the raging topic before the start of play on Day 3. However, it was great to see the two hug it out after the conclusion of the pink-ball Test.
"That Cost Us The Game": Rohit Sharma's Unfiltered Verdict On Adelaide Test Defeat
The Indian cricket team didn't quite manage to stand up to Australia as the hosts maintained their unbeaten run in pink-ball Tests at the Adelaide Oval. After a 295-run victory against Australia in Perth, India succumbed to a 10-wicket defeat in the second Test on Sunday, triggering alarm over their World Test Championship final qualification hopes. India captain Rohit Sharma didn't quite mince words as he spoke to reporters after the second day's play in the press conference. The India captain admitted that batting was the biggest difference-maker between the two teams. "We didn't bat well, they batted well - That was the difference".
'Left Perth In Perth And Shut Outside Noise': Mitchell Starc After Win In Adelaide Test
Mitchell Starc, one of the architects of Australia's comeback win in Adelaide, said the hosts had left the Perth debacle behind by shutting the "outside noise" following their heavy defeat in the series-opener. A 295-run embarrassing defeat despite bowling India out for just 150 in the first innings invited criticism for the hosts from all quarters. Living up to his reputation with the pink ball, left-arm quick Starc handed Australia a dream start by dismissing Perth centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal in the very first ball of the second Test en route to finishing with an impressive match haul of 8/108.
"Jasprit Bumrah Can't Bowl From Both Ends": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message To India Bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah is only human and cannot always shoulder the responsibility of bowling opposition out all by himself, skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday, urging others to share the load with the premier fast bowler. India lost to Australia by 10 wickets in the second Test and during the Australian innings, only Bumrah stood out with a four-wicket haul. "Jasprit Bumrah cannot alone take responsibility. You don't expect him to bowl from both ends. The other guys also needs to step in and share the responsibility. There will be days when Bumrah won't get wickets," Rohit said at the post-match press conference.
Australia beat India by 10 wickets to level series 1-1
:Australia beat India by 10 wickets in the day-night second test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday to level the series 1-1.