Credits: X
India A wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan was heard sharing hilarious instructions to left-arm spinner Manav Suthar during the unofficial Test match against Australia A. In the first unofficial Test at McKay, the wicketkeeper-batter was heard assisting Suthar from behind the stumps with his insights when Marcus Harris was batting on the crease. The third day of the Test ended with the hosts needing 86 runs to register victory.
During the game, Kishan, who was keeping wickets for India was heard providing some assistance to his teammate. In a video doing rounds on social media, Kishan could be heard saying, “Some serious turn” before he switched to Hindi. He instructed Suthar to bowl a straight delivery as it would trouble the batter. Kishan said, “Daal de baat maan, g***d fatt jayega iska bolega sidha bhi raha hai idhar (Bowl straight, he will get straight. He will say the ball is coming straight as well.)” The strategy eventually paid off and Suthar dismissed Harris for 36 runs as Kishan took a sharp catch behind the stumps.
Australia A register 7-wicket win over India A
Australia A, led by Nathan McSweeney registered a seven-wicket win over India A in the first unofficial Test at Mackay on Sunday. Sweeney as well as Beau Webster came up with remarkable half-centuries to help the side chase down a target of 225 runs set by the rivals. With the win, Australia gained an early lead in the series 1-0. Notably, after opting to field first, Australia bundled out India A for just 107 runs in the first innings.
In return, the hosts came up with 195 runs and gained a lead of 88 runs. In their second innings, India were at 30/2 when Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal came up with a crucial century partnership, to help India record a massive lead of 224 runs. In return, Australia successfully chased the score and recorded a seven-wicket win.
