IND vs AUS: Rahul Dravid – Rahul Dravid was at his savage best in the press conference ahead of the second Test against Australia. The head coach touched upon various topics, but a journalist question on left-hand pacers causing trouble against India in all formats ended up being the best. The former India captain came with a cheeky reply and said “If you have Mitchell Starc or Shaheen then tell”. The journalist constantly spoke about left-hand fast bowlers but quickly realized it was out of context. Like a boss, Dravid handled the situation smartly. Follow IND vs AUS Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Dravid said: “Agar 6ft 4′ bowler hain aapke paas toh aap batado (If you know someone 6 ft4 bowler let us know). You took the names of Mitchell Starc and Shaheen Afridi, but in India, we rarely find someone as tall as 6ft 5′ who bowls left-hand fast.
IND vs AUS: WATCH Rahul Dravid at his CHEEKY BEST after unexpected Mitchell Starc and Shaheen Shah Afridi comparisons came up in presser
IND vs AUS: Dravid silences the journalist, says being only a left-hand bowler is not enough need to perform as well
Answering to the journalist Dravid also added that being only a left-hand bowler is not enough, you need to perform as well. However, the head coach was effusive in praise of Arshdeep Singh and said he is a good prospect but still developing.
“A left-arm fast bowler brings a lot of variation. You forgot the name of Zaheer Khan. But selectors and management definitely watch out for these talents. Arshdeep Singh played well in the recent ODIs, he also played Ranji Trophy, where he picked 4-5 wickets. He’s young, he’s developing.
“There are other guys who are performing. But only being a left-handed pacer will not help you get into the side, you need to perform as well,” the coach said.
Speaking about the Test series, team India had good preparation at Kotla ahead of the second Test, which is due to start on February 17. The hosts will look to replicate the same performance again in Delhi and look to make it 2 on 2.
IND vs AUS: WATCH Rahul Dravid at his CHEEKY BEST after unexpected Mitchell Starc and Shaheen Shah Afridi comparisons came up in presser
