IND AUS Test Series: Todd Murphy – Australia announced an 18-member strong squad for the four-match Test tour of India. One name that stood out from the list was of uncapped player Todd Murphy. The 22-year-old wonder spinner was picked for the sub-continent tour owing to his exploits in the Sheffield Shield for Victoria. Experts say the off-spinner will be a game-changer against India. Murphy is one of the four spinners named in the Australia squad, and there is a huge excitement surrounding him. Here is all you need to know about Australia’s likely 465th Test player. Follow IND vs AUS Test Series Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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IND AUS Test Series: All you need to know Todd Murphy, 22-year-old wonder kid from Victoria
Where was Todd Murphy born?
Murphy was born in Echuca and raised in New South Wales
When did Murphy start playing cricket and take interest in off-spin?
Murphy started playing at the age of 10 and was a top order-batter and a medium pacer till the age of 16.
Who was the person who unlocked Murphy’s potential as an off-spinner?
Former Victorian leg-spinner Craig Howard is credited for finding uncapped Australia’s spinner true potential as a spinner.
When did Murphy make his first-class debut?
Murphy made his first-class debut for St Kilda Cricket Club during the 2018/19 season.
How many wickets did the off-spinner take in two seasons at first-class grade?
Murphy took 61 wickets in two seasons and a rookie contract for Victoria in June 2020.
When did Murphy make his first-class debut?
Murphy made his first-class debut against South Australia in April 2021.
Which performance of Murphy caught the Australian selectors’ eye?
The off-spinners seven wickets against Tasmania at Junction Oval caught the attention of selectors.
IND vs AUS: What is so special about Todd Murphy?
Former Australia off-spinner Steve O- Keefe feels Murphy is as good an off-spinner as Nathan Lyon, Keefe said Murphy has variations, a terrific stock, and a great attitude.
“He‘s as good an off-spinner as I’ve seen since Nathan Lyon,” Sydney Sixers teammate Steve O’Keefe told foxsports.com.au.
“The ball comes out of his hand beautifully, he‘s been working on his variations. He’s going to be a star for the Sixers going forward, and also for the Australian cricket team when the time comes.
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Murphy feels his confidence has improved dramatically by playing and getting wickets in Sheffield Shield.
“The main thing that‘s improved for me is my confidence,” Murphy said.
“Feeling comfortable at that next level to back myself in and just believe that the skills that I‘ve got can stand up and make an impact at any level.”
