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Cricket followers all over the world was in for a shock on Sunday as the primary Test between Australia and South Africa in Brisbane resulted in simply two days. The Australians recorded a six-wicket win over the Proteas late Sunday after 19 wickets fell on the second day on a inexperienced pitch that supplied loads of bounce and motion to each groups’ tempo assaults. In all, 34 wickets fell in two days, which led Elgar to ask the umpires whether or not the floor was protected to play on as Australia was edging in direction of victory.
“I did ask the umpires how long it goes on for before it is essentially unsafe,” he stated. “That’s where the umpires’ discretion comes in — it’s not up to us players.”
Former India opener Virender Sehwag additionally questioned the character of the pitch in Brisbane.
“142 overs and not even lasting 2 days and they have the audacity to lecture on what kind of pitches are needed. Had it happened in India, it would have been labelled end of test cricket, ruining test cricket and what not. The Hypocrisy is mind-boggling,” he wrote on Twitter.
142 overs and never even lasting 2 days they usually have the audacity to lecture on what sort of pitches are wanted. Had it occurred in India, it might have been labelled finish of check cricket, ruining check cricket and what not. The Hypocrisy is mind-boggling . #AUSvSA
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 18, 2022
Meanwhile, with Test cricket struggling for reputation all over the world, South African skipper Elgar contended that pitches just like the one ready on the Gabba do not assist. “You’ve got to ask yourself if that’s a good advertisement for this format,” Elgar stated.
Australian captain Pat Cummins conceded the wicket was troublesome however pressured it was the identical for either side. “It was certainly tricky — two days probably isn’t ideal,” he stated. “There was a lot of sideways movement and today a little bit of up and down bounce as well.”
With AFP inputs
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