Knew India would come hard with bouncers, says Will Pucovksi
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Thu, Jan 7 2021 18:27 IST |
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3rd Test: Pucovski gets 50 on debut as Aus reach 93/1 at Tea (Credit: Twitter). Image Source: IANS News
Sydney, Jan 7 : Returning to Australia squad for the third time and finally getting to play after overcoming concussion-related issues, Australia s debutant opener Will Pucovski says he was prepared for a barrage of short balls from the Indian bowlers.
Pucovski, who took the strike ahead of David Warner, was tested with a bouncer in the first over of the match bowled by Jasprit Bumrah but instead ducking under it, he took it on. Although he missed it, the intentions seemed clear.
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Distance from family in pandemic leaves debutants emotionally torn
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Thu, Jan 7 2021 23:12 IST |
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Siraj gets emotional while singing national anthem at SCG (Credit: Twitter). Image Source: IANS News
Sydney, Jan 7 : The Covid-19 pandemic has left young cricketers playing their debut series emotionally affected as they are often missing their relatives and family in times of joy and sorrow.
Mohammed Siraj, who is playing his debut series, broke down on Thursday while the national anthem was being played just before the third Test against Australia as memories of his father, who died a couple of months ago, came flooded back to him. He had not seen his dad for close to three months before he died and hasn t seen his family for over one-and-a-half months since his death.
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