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As the Boxing Day Test approaches, Indian bowlers have become active in the net sessions. The Test series is currently tied at 1-1. In such a situation, the team that wins the fourth test can advance to the final of the World Test Championship. In such a situation, the bowlers of Team India do not want to leave any stone unturned to capitalize on the opportunity. On Saturday, a video of Team India practicing at MCG surfaced in which Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Akashdeep were seen throwing flaming balls. While sharing the video, BCCI wrote- There is no substitute for hard work. Tireless efforts behind the scenes translate into success on the field. As we get ready for the Boxing Day Test, the Indian bowlers are ticking every box.
Kohli’s role is also going to be prominent in the match. On this, former coach Sanjay Bangar said that Kohli needs to focus on playing the balls closer to his front pad, an approach that can help him achieve rhythm and flow. He said to play as many balls as close to your front pad as possible. In such a situation runs will be scored. He said that Virat’s role can be the difference maker in this high-stakes match. He has done it before at the MCG and there is no reason why he can’t do it again.
At the same time, all-rounder Jadeja has also appealed to the Indian top order to score maximum runs. He said in a video that top-order runs are very important when playing outside India, especially in Australia and South Africa. When the top order does not score runs, there is pressure on the lower order. He said that it is expected that the top order and middle order will score good runs in this test. We need good performance from the top order. If all the batsmen contribute then the team’s performance will be better. Barring KL Rahul (84), India’s top order batsmen could not do anything special in Brisbane.
Complete schedule of India-Australia test series
1st Test: 22–26 November, Perth Cricket Stadium, Perth (India won by 295 runs)
Second Test: 6–10 December, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Australia won by 10 wickets)
Third Test: 14-18 December, Gabba Stadium, Brisbane (draw)
Fourth Test: 26-30 December, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (5:00 am IST)
Fifth Test: January 3-7 (2025), Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney (5:00 AM IST)
