The first day of the Mumbai Test was played as guest New Zealand. Although New Zealand were restricted to 235 runs after winning the toss, by the end of the first day’s play, New Zealand’s bowlers had conceded 4 wickets to India’s 86 runs. India scored 78 runs at one point and lost 1 wicket, but then Ajaz Patel dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal to great success for the team. After that, a series of difficulties seemed to begin. Mohammad Siraj was the wicketkeeper in the next ball, he batted just 1 ball and returned to the pavilion after being out LBW. Siraj was not satisfied with the referee’s decision and subsequently resorted to DRS. However, it is clear from DRS that Siraj is out.
Siraj’s wicket was the turning point on the first day for India as India lost 2 wickets in 2 consecutive balls and the team came under pressure only for Virat Kohli to start the match He ran out while trying to jump ahead. The day’s drama is over. With this, India lost 4 wickets before reaching 100 runs.
The decision to send Siraj was wrong
After the first day of play, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Toure made a major statement, strongly criticizing the Indian management. He called the decision to field Mohammed Siraj as night watchman before the end of the first day of play a mistake. When only a few overs were left in the day’s play, Siraj came in to bat. Siraj returned to the pavilion off the first ball and Simon Toure said Ravichandran Ashwin should have been fielded at this point.
He stressed the importance of fielding a player who can withstand the threat of spin and play again another day. Simon Doull said on Sports18 that he doesn’t like the word “night watch”. Why not Ravichandran Ashwin? You can’t send any bowler there to bowl. If any player has to be there, it should be Ashwin because he is really good at batting. He’s going to play all night and then come back tomorrow and score for you because he has the ability to do that.
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