By the time the spinners came on, Australia were faced with a high-risk scenario that was never going to work. As the middle overs neared their end, the run-rate had climbed alarmingly and Australians had to dish out high-risk shots. If these two can tweak their thinking – or Australia get a replacement for Coulter-Nile, they can of course turn things around. Knowing that Australia would be handicapped after the opening spells of Starc and Cummins, India chose to preserve wickets against the new ball. Starc and Cummins, as well as they bowled, would perhaps ponder the fact that they hardly bowled many wicket-taking deliveries.

Source: Indian Express June 09, 2019 22:30 UTC