IND vs AUS: Steve Smith Allan Border – Australia wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey responded to Allan Border’s remark on Steve Smith being too friendly to India spinners during the Nagpur Test. The hosts’ spinners led by Ravi Ashwin and Jadeja proved too hot to handle for Australia. Smith lauded the efforts of the duo by giving thumbs up sign. Border felt the Australian batter lacked playing with a harder edge. However, Carey felt Smith praising the bowlers does not mean he is not fighting. The wicketkeeper added, “I guess among the group guys do it differently.” Follow IND vs AUS Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“We highly respect Allan Border,” Carey was quoted by The Sydney Morning Herald. “I guess among the group, guys do it differently. We come up against these players a lot.
IND vs AUS: Alex Carey hits back at Alan Border after Australian legend takes JIBE at Steve Smith, says ‘They are strong comments but we know what we are doing’
IND vs AUS Why Border unimpressed with Steve Smith’s friendly gesture?
- Border felt Smith lacked the intent to fight as he was being unnecessarily friendly with India spinners.
- The former Australia captain stated aggression is the key to the team’s success, and Smith lacked it.
- The southpaw further opined India playing hard-nosed cricket has given Australia a success.
- Smith being friendly played to the India spinner’s strengths, as on both innings Australia could not score 200.
“Play with a harder edge. I mean, we’re giving blokes the thumbs up when they’re beating us outside the off stump,” Border told Fox Cricket after the match. “What the hell is going on? That is just ridiculous.
“Don’t go stupid, but Australia play hard-nosed cricket. We’re even giving someone thumbs up … bloody hell.”
India thrashed Australia in Nagpur by innings & 132 runs. The visitors will next face India in the second Test in Delhi starting on February 17. The Pat Cummins-led side have to win or draw the test to keep the series alive.
IND vs AUS: Alex Carey hits back at Alan Border after Australian legend takes JIBE at Steve Smith, says ‘They are strong comments but we know what we are doing’
