Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lost his cool during the morning session of the Gabba Test on Monday. The 37-year-old lashed out at pacer Akash Deep after he bowled a wild delivery that was signalled a wide. Rishabh Pant failed to gather the ball as Alex Carey took off for an easy single
Rohit Sharma was heard on the stump mic asking Akash Deep “Abey sar main kuch hai?” (Do you have any sense?). Rohit walked off angrily gesticulating at the bowler as Akash Deep walked away without saying a word. The 28-year-old who made his debut earlier this year picked the wicket of Alex Carey for 70 to end the innings.
India were placed at 48/4 with KL Rahul batting on 30 runs from 52 balls and Rohit yet to open his account. Rains came down yet again to force yet another stoppage in play on Monday during the third Test of the series. This is the third batting collapse for India in three successive innings.
Mitchell Starc struck twice when he removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. Former India skipper Virat Kohli was out for 3 caught by Carey to give Hazlewood his 1st wicket. Pat Cummins then removed Rishabh Pant for 9 to leave India at 44/4 at that stage.
Steve Smith praises Akash Deep’s bowling efforts
Australian batter Steve Smith came back to form with his amazing knock of 101 during the 1st innings at the Gabba. The 35-year-old had to wait for over 500 days to record his 33rd Test century. Before this knock, Smith had scored only 19 runs with a best of 17 in his previous three outings.
Speaking at the end of the game, Steve Smith praised Indian pacer Akash Deep and said “I thought Akash bowled really nicely, particularly that first spell. He was getting the ball to move with pretty significant movement. He bowled a really good length. He's a nice bowler. It was the first time I've actually faced him. He has got some skill there for sure”
The Aussie star also said “When that second new ball rolled around, Jasprit came in and did what we know Jasprit can do. It was unfortunate to lose a couple of wickets there. But we are in a really strong position at this present time”
Lauding his partner Travis Head, the veteran batter added “I had a great seat in the house to watch Travis bat. Travis is consistently performing well. The way he was able to put the bowlers under pressure from the outset is quite incredible. He has got an unbelievable eye and the areas off which he scores, it's tough to put fielders in those positions in a way”
“He's a special player at the moment. He's playing so well and helping our team immensely and putting pressure on the bowlers every time he goes out to play. It was cool to witness (that) again." Steve Smith further added while speaking about Head who scored 152 runs.
Finally speaking about his own knock, Aussie batting ace said “Clearly this one is a pretty bouncy track so I was batting out of my crease a little bit, trying to get at the bowler, going across my stance, but leaving my left leg a little bit open. Perhaps, when I've been doing my double trigger, getting my left leg a little bit too close and those balls that are skidding, I've probably struggled to get my bat down in time. I thought my movements were pretty good today”
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