The man who doesn’t mind running out batsmen on a non-striker, Ravichandran Ashwin, appeared to catch Australia batsman Steve Smith off-guard on the third day of the second Test in New Delhi. While bowling to Marnus Labuschagne in the 15th over of the second innings, Ashwin did not release the ball, causing non-striker Smith to fumble. While no attempt was made to run Smith out, the entire incident drew an amusing response from the Australian batsman. even Virat KohliIt was a big laugh watching what happened at the non-striker’s end standing in the slip cordon.
Ashwin completed his full delivery but did not release the ball and the India spinner’s action troubled Smith a bit. Watch the video of the incident here:
Ashwin again. Look at Virat Kohli and Steve Smith #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/0wPsK4ogeI
— Pravi (@Pravi24487544) February 19, 2023
Kohli, who was the only slip fielder at that time, laughed and clapped as soon as the incident came to light. Striker too marnus labuschagne He had a devious smile on his face. Earlier in the match, Ashwin had done the same with Labuschagne when Labuschagne was at the non-striker’s end. That incident happened in the first innings of the Delhi Test.
For the match, India were set a target of 115 to win the second Test against Australia after bowling Australia out for 113 in their second innings on Sunday.
Ravindra Jadeja He returned with impressive figures of 7/42 in 12.1 overs, while his spin partner Ravichandran Ashwin took three Australian wickets.
travis head Top-scored for Australia with 43 off 46 balls as they struggled on the slow and low Kotla track.
Abbreviated Score:Australia: 263 and 113 in 31.1 overs (Travis Head 43, Marnus Labuschagne 35; Ravindra Jadeja 7/42, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/59) vs India 262.
After winning the Nagpur Test, India can take an unassailable 2-0 lead if they beat Australia in New Delhi.
with PTI inputs
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