NEW DELHI: In a excessive-pressure encounter on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the Melbourne Cricket GroundIndia captain Rohit Sharma confronted Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne over running on the pitch whereas taking runs.
With the collection tied at 1-1, the stakes on this decisive Test for a spot within the ICC World Test Championship Finals are immense, and feelings run excessive.
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The incident occurred as Rohit expressed his dissatisfaction with Labuschagne and debutant Sam Konstas repeatedly running on the hazard space of the pitch, a zone vital for spinners in later levels. Rohit’s animated dialogue with Labuschagne caught the eye of followers and commentators alike.
Former India all-rounder and commentator Irfan Pathan defined the scenario, saying, “Rohit Sharma is saying that whenever you are running, you are running on the pitch.”
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar echoed Pathan’s observations, including, “Sam Konstas bhi. When I saw Sam Konstas, I saw him running on the pitch. And no one told us anything.”
Gavaskar additional remarked on the umpires’ inaction, stating, “Aur umpire bas wahaan dekh rahe hain. The conversation that is going on between Rohit Sharma and Labuschagne, the umpire is just watching.”
Virat Kohli, fielding within the slip cordon, was additionally seen expressing his displeasure in regards to the problem.
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Following the dialog, Labuschagne appeared to agree with Sharma, nodding in acknowledgement. However, his resistance to India’s assault was brief-lived as Washington Sundar dismissed him for 72 off 145 balls, an innings that included seven boundaries.
The dramatic first day has set the stage for an intense battle, with each second scrutinized on this essential Test match.
