India’s first target of 246 runs… Who made the plan for the Rohit brigade? – News-Patiala Punjabi

In the India-Australia third test, while spoiling the condition of the Rohit brigade, Australia has made a big score of 445 runs in the first innings of this match. In reply, India lost 4 wickets for 22 runs. What should be the first target for India in such a situation? Sunil Gavaskar answers this question directly – 246 runs. Why Gavaskar gave this answer and how much difference it can make in the match. Let’s understand.

India dismissed Australia for 445 runs on the third day of the third Test. Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) scored brilliant centuries for Australia. These two batsmen made the match in favor of their team by sharing 241 runs. Alex Carey played an innings of 70 runs and took his team past 400. Jasprit Bumrah took the most 6 wickets for India. Mohammad Siraj took 2 wickets.

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In response to Australia’s 445 runs, India got off to a very poor start. He lost the wicket of Yashshwi Jaiswal for 4 and Shubman Gill for 6. When the team’s score was 22 runs, Virat Kohli also got out. A lunch break was taken on this score due to rain. After which Rishabh Pant also got out. During the break, Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh talked about India’s chances in the match.

Sunil Gavaskar said that there is still a lot left in this match. India should not think about victory now. India’s first target should be 246 runs to avoid follow-on. Although Australia will think 10-15 times before giving follow-on to India, Team India should not give a chance to do so.

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Questions on batting strength: Gavaskar also said that he still has high expectations from the Indian team. KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are at the crease. Rohit Sharma can play good shots whether he is opening or playing in the middle order. In such a situation, there is no reason why the team cannot score well.