India’s bowling attack came under the scanner after a frustrating day on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane, with Ravi Shastri expressing concern over their ability to execute plans effectively with the ball.

Jasprit Bumrah once again stole the limelight with a brilliant five-wicket haul, taking 5 wickets for 72 runs in 25 overs. The rest of the Indian bowlers failed to make an impact against Australia in the ongoing third Test at The Gabba.

India’s bowling attack under scrutiny after frustrating Day 2 of Gabba Test

Despite Nitish Reddy and Mohammed Siraj taking a wicket each, the Indian bowlers were unable to maintain pressure on the Australian batsmen, allowing Travis Head and Steve Smith to accumulate runs at a rapid pace in Brisbane.

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Head’s emphatic knock of 152 runs off 160 balls and Smith’s elegant century took Australia to 405/7 at the end of Day 2 of the ongoing Gabba Test, leaving the Indian cricket team to rue the missed opportunities in the crucial match that would seal the fate of the BGT 2024-25.

Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri questioned whether the Indian bowlers could execute their plans as effectively as Jasprit Bumrah, who once again showed his class and provided crucial breakthroughs to the tourists in the ongoing Gabba Test against Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah has done most things right, but what about the rest?: Ravi Shastri

The former Indian head coach also mentioned that Jasprit Bumrah continued to impress with his relentless accuracy, but the rest of the Indian bowling attack faltered, leaking runs from both ends, raising concerns about the team’s bowling strategy in the crucial third Test. .

Ravi Shastri said on SEN Radio: “They were giving away runs on both sides. Bumrah has done most things well, but I think when you look at the others, you think, ‘Can they execute?’”

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The commentator also emphasized that Indian bowlers should focus on maintaining consistency and bowling on one side of the wicket. Shastri further pointed out that if a batsman like Travis Head scores freely, the bowlers must maintain a consistent line, especially in the off-side.

Ravi Shastri defends Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in Gabba Test

Defending Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Shastri also explained that when players allow easy scoring opportunities like cutting or pulling boundaries, it becomes difficult for the captain to strategize. The former Indian captain emphasized that the Indian players must put pressure on the Australian batsmen and force them to take risks if they want to win the third Test in Brisbane.

Shastri signed off by saying, “You have to think about how to bowl on one side of the wicket. If Head has to score, if it’s offside, then keep the line consistent. So if you want to move forward, you will have to take a risk. When someone cuts you for four and throws you for four, it becomes very difficult for the captain. Then, when you go up, it takes you for four.”