Marnus Labuschagne has said that the Indian bowlers, led by Ashwin Ravichandran, have successfully trapped Australian batsmen in the first ...
Marnus Labuschagne has said that the Indian bowlers, led by Ashwin Ravichandran, have successfully trapped Australian batsmen in the first two Tests, but the right-hander defended Steve Smith, who is currently going through a poor run of form.
Australia have been all out for 191, 195 and 200 in three out of four innings with Ashwin getting 10 wickets so far dismissing Smith twice and Labuschagne once.
“I’ve never faced Ashwin before until this series. You don’t have the stats that Ravi has without being a great bowler and also a great thinker,” the 26-year-old said during a virtual press conference.
“He’s (Ashwin) obviously come in really prepared and they’re being really crafty with their field and what they’re trying to do. We have fallen into their trap a few times,” he said.
The Indian bowling attack, on the other hand, has executed its nicely, leaving a heavy leg side field to cut down their run rate and not allowed them to cross 200-mark in both the Tests.
“They are very disciplined in their bowling and have come up with a plan in both spin and pace...They’ve held it that straight line and made us face a lot of balls,” Labuschagne said.
He defended Smith for his underwhelming show. “Call it what...
