The Prithvi Shaw Wicket- The Australia versus India Test series has started off with a bang. The Border-Gavaskar trophy kicked off with the pink-ball being used. It was the perfect start, at least for the hosts it can be said. Though they did not win the toss and Virat Kohli’s luck shined for once, India decided to have a bat. Despite that, things did not go as per plan for the visitors in this opening Test match.
A wicket on the second ball of the game would have delighted the audience in the background. Further, the Aussie fans at home would have been overjoyed as well.
The Comments Of Ricky Ponting That Went Viral As He Spoke About Prithvi Shaw’s Weakness
Right before Prithvi Shaw lost his wickets on the second delivery of the game, Ricky Ponting was highlighting his weaknesses. The Aussie legend was talking about the weakness of the player that costs him his wicket.
He was also talking about the player tends to get out generally. Here are the details that he provided-
Before the dismissal of Shaw, Ricky Ponting in commentary –
“He doesn’t commit his front foot to the line of the ball – leaves gap between bat & pad a lot – this is were Australia should target Shaw”.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 17, 2020
What Happened Right After The Comments Were Made About Prithvi Shaw?
Post the comments made by Ricky Ponting, Shaw did exactly what his mentor at the Delhi Capitals said he would. He stepped out and played a careless shot. This helped Mitchell Starc’s case, who got his first wicket of the game.
A clean bowled and the hosts were off to a great start. Exactly what Team India would have not wanted. Quite a few of the fans were already talking about Prithvi Shaw and his lack of form towards the end of IPL 2020. These fans once again came out to criticize him and the reason for his selection.
Below is the video of his wicket-
With the second ball of the Test! #OhWhatAFeeling@Toyota_Aus | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4VA6RqpZWt
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 17, 2020
Another Tweet On Social Media Heaping Praise For Mitchell Starc
While Prithvi Shaw was the guilty-party for his side, Mitchell Starc got a lot of praise. His perfect delivery got the young batsman out. It would have probably been too good even for an in-form batsman.
It is just his speciality and something that he loves to do. Below is the Tweet of appreciation that was sent out for him-
“If he does have a chink in his armour it’s the ball which does come back into him…
“Quite often leaves a big gap between bat and pad and that’s where the Aussies will target.” @RickyPonting at his peerless best for the Prithvi Shaw wicket #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4nh67zBcpU
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 17, 2020
What Next For Team India And Prithvi Shaw?
India ended the first session on Day 1 of the first Test at 41-2. They had lost both their openers already. Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara were at the crease. The Indian duo would be expected to help their side post a huge score in the first innings.
Though Prithvi Shaw failed to impress in the first innings, he still has an opportunity in the second. Also, with Virat Kohli set to leave at the end of this match, the player may want to do more and retain his place in the team. Let’s see if he can actually do that or not.
