Eyeing a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, India were
humbled by Australia in the third Test on Friday in Indore. Chasing a
modest target of 76, Australia crossed the finishing line with ease,
despite losing a wicket on the second ball of play on Day 3. Travis Head
scored a quickfire 49, while Marnus Labuschagne hit the winning boundary to
remain unbeaten on 28.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who is on commentary duty for
the ongoing series, slammed the team after the defeat, saying that the
hosts “took things for granted”, allowing the game to slip away from their
grasp.”That is what a little complacency, a little bit of overconfidence can do
where you take things for granted, you drop guard and this game will bring
you down. I think it was a combination of all these things when you
actually cast your mind back to the first innings, see some of the shots
played, see some of the over-eagerness to try and dominate in these
conditions. You reflect back, take a step back or two to analyse,” Shastri
said on commentary after Australia won the game.
humbled by Australia in the third Test on Friday in Indore. Chasing a
modest target of 76, Australia crossed the finishing line with ease,
despite losing a wicket on the second ball of play on Day 3. Travis Head
scored a quickfire 49, while Marnus Labuschagne hit the winning boundary to
remain unbeaten on 28.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who is on commentary duty for
the ongoing series, slammed the team after the defeat, saying that the
hosts “took things for granted”, allowing the game to slip away from their
grasp.”That is what a little complacency, a little bit of overconfidence can do
where you take things for granted, you drop guard and this game will bring
you down. I think it was a combination of all these things when you
actually cast your mind back to the first innings, see some of the shots
played, see some of the over-eagerness to try and dominate in these
conditions. You reflect back, take a step back or two to analyse,” Shastri
said on commentary after Australia won the game.
