I did not see that coming.
This was a magnificent win by essentially India's B side against us. There was a lot of Headingl and Stokes in this win. In essence our batting let us down, India had two bowlers who weren't anywhere near test class yet they got us out twice! Then our bowling did. Starc and Lyons were missing in action in both Sydney and Brisbane.
Let us go back for a minute
India got thrashed in Adelaide. However the 36 was a one-off. Good balls got edges and catches were taken. It will never occur again. Good balls will be missed and catches will be dropped. It should be noted before India's second innings they were in charge. Australia got over confident over this whereas India gained strength . India lost players but grew another leg.
They totally outplayed us in Melbourne. They ALL did. Everyone played their part the captain more so.
In Sydney They almost won as our bowlers tired. More on that later.
I have already written about Brisbane. Clearly they have some promising palyers,
What of Australia. The big L had a good average but that hides how very lucky he was, Dropped catches and a lot of snicks means you are not in good form. We have problems at the top of the order and in the middle.
We also have problems in bowling. Starc has lost his late inswinger. It is because his right foot is pointing to the Keeper not first slip. thus he is open chested. He loses swing and pace. Lyons was unimpressive. He never looked like taking wickets.
It was an enjoyable test and an enjoyable series.
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