Australian batters should focus on rotating the strike and playing strong defense against the unmatched Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, according to former cricket player Simon Katich.In order to defeat the unmatched Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Australian batters need focus on rotating the strike and playing strong defense, according to former cricketer Simon Katich. Katich pointed out that the Australians need to have a well-thought-out strategy because Bumrah hardly ever bowls loose deliveries. “I understand that there is a lot of discussion about having more positive intent, and I believe that’s great and something they should definitely keep in mind. However, since Bumrah doesn’t bowl many bad balls, the goal isn’t to simply hit him for fours,” Katich told SEN 1116.
“Because you won’t be able to play with any intent if you’re not there after the tenth over, a lot of that intent needs to be about rotating strike and having excellent defensive skills. For all of these guys, that’s the problem,” Katich continued.
Katich used Australia’s second innings in the third Test in Brisbane, when the hosts tried an aggressive strategy but ultimately lost their wickets, to highlight his thesis.
“In Brisbane, we witnessed it during the second innings. Australians entered the game with the goal of scoring more immediately, and as you can see, they swiftly achieved 7/80.”It’s not simple to accomplish against the red ball that goes about off the seam in a wearing pitch like the Gabba was starting to become with cracks.
“The upper hierarchy has to be very attentive and mindful of how they go about it. Because he is so good, you won’t score many runs if you try to take him off the length,” he continued.
Australia has chosen to rely on teenage phenom Sam Konstas for the final two Test matches, taking the place of opener Nathan McSweeney, who received his first call-up prior to the series.”I know the young kid’s (Konstas) got a lot of potential, and a lot of ability, but it’ll be a challenge because not many guys around the world have been able to do that to that quality of bowling,” Katich stated.
