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The approach India grinded it out on the fifth day of the Sydney Test, there was not a lot that Australians may have modified, mentioned high batsmen Marnus Labuschagne however asserted that the hosts are decided to win the collection by taking the guests down within the Brisbane match.
India’s batting unit confirmed great resilience to eke out a memorable draw whereas chasing a herculean 407 in Sydney.
“We played a (drawn) Test match today but it’s a Test series and we’re here to win,” Labuschagne, who scored 91 and 73 within the two innings at SCG, informed cricket.com.au.
“Regardless of the result of this game, if we won or it was a draw, we had to go to the Gabba and win. So nothing’s changed for us – it’s a matter of changing our focus and making sure we take them down at the Gabba.”
Hanuma Vihari (23 not out off 161 balls) and Ravichandran Ashwin (39 not out off 128 balls) batted out your complete night session on day 5 after Rishabh Pant (97 off 118 balls) and Cheteshwar Pujara (77 off 205 balls) produced a combative 148-run stand as India completed at 334 for five in 131 overs.
Labuschagne mentioned Australia had been anticipating a little bit extra assist from the fifth day pitch however credited India for hanging on for a exceptional draw.
“A day five SCG wicket usually has a little more rough, a little bit more inconsistent bounce, but when a team blocks out 131 overs, that’s fair play to them,” the 26-year-old mentioned.
“They batted properly, they grinded properly, and I believe we could not have modified a lot.
“You have respect for the opposition and also you respect the best way they play. It’s Test cricket. No one which’s taking part in Test cricket simply lets it go. They all present coronary heart as a result of they’re taking part in for his or her nation.
Australia tempo trio of Pat Cummins (26-6-72-1), Josh Hazlewood (26-12-39-2) and Mitchell Starc (22-6-66-0) and spinner Nathan Lyon (46-17-114-2) tried each potential trick however could not break India’s resolve because the guests snatched a memorable draw.
“I’d by no means say it was an off day, I think they put the ball there for long periods of time,” Labuschagne mentioned.
“We played really well. Probably that first innings we could’ve probably got a few more runs, but apart from that it was a really good game from us.”
