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"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

Todd Murphy a 22-year-old inexperienced Australian spinner has somehow found a way to keep up with the veteran spinners featuring in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Murphy found a way to keep up with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Nathan Lyon. He is the talking point of the latest edition of the BGT series. "Todd has that skill that he can be a defensive bowler and he can be an attacking bowler and work around pretty much whatever is required from him in the game. For such a young and inexperienced spinner... to be able to come here and handle these tough situations and perform the role that's required has been impressive," Daniel Vettori said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo

Vettori does not mind turning tracks in India as they test fortitude

Australian assistant coach Daniel Vettori said he does not mind the spin-friendly pitches on offer in their series in India as they have challenged the batsmen and brought their skill and perseverance into play.

After neat glovework, Australia's Carey wants to contribute with bat

NEW DELHI : Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey's neat glovework in the third test against India has earned him praise from coach Andrew McDonald and the 31-year-old wants to be equally effective with the bat in the ongoing series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Can India Win Against Australia In Indore Test? Umesh Yadav Has A Straight Answer

Australia need only 76 runs to complete a memorable Test win in India but the wicked nature of the pitch has kept the home team pacer Umesh Yadav hopeful going into day three. Fourteen wickets fell on the opening day while 16 batters got out on Thursday. The pitch is offering plenty of turn and uneven bounce has also made the batters' job harder. Nathan Lyon ran through the Indian batting on day two to end with an eight-wicket haul and put his team within touching distance of a rare win in India. Umesh acknowledged that his team has not put enough runs on the board but it still has an outside chance.

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"That's The Main Challenge": Daniel Vettori Weighs In On Pitches Used In India-Australia Tests

Vettori does not mind turning tracks in India as they test fortitude

After neat glovework, Australia's Carey wants to contribute with bat

Can India Win Against Australia In Indore Test? Umesh Yadav Has A Straight Answer

Lyon gives India a taste of their own spin medicine

Australia chase 76 to beat India after Lyon 8-for

Pujara keeps India alive after Australia grab lead in Indore

Australia's collapse lets India claw back into Indore test