Team India had a tough time at the office during the second day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. The Indian bowlers worked hard throughout the day as Australia crossed the 400-run mark in their first innings.
Steve Smith and Travis Head were the stars for Australia as they both scored brilliant hundreds to put Australia ahead in the game. Former Pakistan cricketer Tanvir Ahmed did not miss this opportunity and again criticized India for its dismal performance.
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Tanvir Ahmed brutally trolls India
While taking to social media, Tanvir Ahmed dug into all the Indian bowlers except Jasprit Bumrah and claimed that they were hit by both Steve Smith and Travis Head.
“Jaise dhobe kaprey dhota ha dandey say waise dhoya ha in dono ney Indian bowler ko not bumrah other bowlers (Indian bowlers have been beaten by these two (Steve Smith and Travis Head) just like a washerman washes the clothes with a stick),” Tanvir Ahmed said on X (formerly Twitter).
Jaise dhobe kaprey dhota ha dandey says waise dhoya ha en dono ney indian bowler ko not bumrah other bowlers pYodo.twYottmyr.doohmetro/VnorthVTOPYoFohdz
– Tanveer says (@ImTanveerA) dmydomymetrobmyr 15, 2024
Tanvir Ahmed has previously made derogatory comments on various issues involving Indian cricketers. He even used derogatory words against former India player Harbhajan Singh, calling him ‘ghatiya insaan’ in one of his earlier posts. During the same post, he even made negative comments against India.
Not only Harbhajan, but Tanvir Ahmed even used disrespectful words against his own compatriot Waqar Younis and blamed him for ending his career. Tanvir has played 5 Tests, 2 ODIs and 1 T20I for Pakistan but could not make much impact as a player.
Excellent hitting by Travis Head and Steve Smith
Meanwhile, Travis Head and Steve Smith batted excellently on Day 2 of the Gabba Test to take Australia to a comfortable stage where they can plan for a win, although there is still a long way to go.
Head and Smith joined forces when the home team had just lost Marnus Labuschagne and was reduced to 75-3. However, they batted excellently to put pressure back on India. While Head was free-flowing in his approach, Smith was more measured and bided his time.
There were times when the Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings, but both batsmen used their experience to get out of those situations. Head’s aggression combined well with Smith’s caution to put India at a disadvantage.
Jasprit Bumrah fires both Steve Smith and Travis Head
Head completed his century off just 115 balls, while Smith reached the three-figure mark off 185 deliveries. It was Smith’s first hundred in 26 Test innings. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed him soon after completing his hundred.
Bumrah also picked up Travis Head’s wicket later on, but the latter had done his job till then. Head hit 152 off 160 balls which included 18 fours. For India, Jasprit Bumrah was the only bright spot with 5-72 in 25 overs.