How Visting Media Celebrated Australia’s Massive Win Over India In Pune?
Jan 13, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Australia, who defeated India by a towering margin of 333 runs in Pune ended host’s 19-match unbeaten streak at home and gained a one-nil lead in the four-match Test series.
The match, that stretched until three days only saw an unlikely game-changer bagging honors, Steve O’Keefe, who picked up his career-best figure of 12/70 to dismantle India, completely.
Apart from him, captain Steven Smith scored a blistering second innings hundred, while bowler Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon too helped the cause with some steely performances on their back.
Given India’s untouchable form heading into the series, the loss has dented hopes of clean-sweeping Australia, yet again. However, the visiting media must have had a fruitful time scripting their side’s historic win over India. On Sportzwiki, we bring you how the Australia’s designated print or digital media houses covered the victory.
The Sydney Morning Herald
One of the renowned Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald, credited spinner Steve O’Keefe for the win, mentioning his historic spell and how it changed the landscape of the series, given Australia has gained a lead despite starting as underdogs. The writer Andrew Wu mentioned Smith’s heroics in his report too, saying his knock would go down as one of the greatest, if not the greatest by an Australian on Indian soil.
The Courier Mail
The Courier Mail, took a jibe at Indian captain Virat Kohli and how his poor judgement led to the downfall of Indian batting line-up in both innings, precisely in the second one.
The Brisbane-based media house focused more on how Virat Kohli’s shaken confidence would be something to deal with, both for him and for his side.
Much to the expectation, Steve O’Keefe’s match winning numbers were discussed and not forget captain’s resilient knock under heat and humid conditions.
Cricket Australia
It would have been harsh to not mention Cricket Australia in the list, who is a stakeholder of cricket in down under. Andrew Ramsey, one of the sort after journalist in the country, unfolded the mystery surrounding O’Keefe and also reflected the true image of the game, and also, how the series will be poised for India after they suffered such an embarrassing beating.
As Australia leads the four-match series 1-0, both the teams will battle it out in Bengaluru for the second Test match, which starts on March 4.