IND vs AUS: Todd Murphy Is Excited To Play In Full Packed Narendra Modi Stadium

Mar 7, 2023 at 4:24 PM

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IND vs AUS: Todd Murphy Is Excited To Play In Full Packed Narendra Modi Stadium

Young Australian spinner Todd Murphy is excited to play in the fully packed Narendra Modi Stadium for Australia in the fourth and final test against India. It is the largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.

Todd Murphy made his debut for Australia in the opening game of the series and has picked up 11 wickets so far in this series. Murphy will be a crucial player for Australia in the final test, speaking to the media ahead of the fourth test is thrilled to play in full-packed crowds

“It’s exciting, though, I think everyone looks forward to those opportunities where you can play in front of those sorts of crowds. It’ll be a great atmosphere. Something a bit different”.

Ahmedabad Stadium
Ahmedabad Stadium Credits: Twitter

Murphy admitted that he hasn’t played in front of such big crowds in Australia and said that he is looking forward to enjoying and embracing the challenge in Ahmedabad he added that he was not expecting this opportunity at the start of the tournament and reckoned that it important for him to enjoy this big occasion.

“I haven’t played in front of heaps of big crowds back home, so I’ve sort of come over here with just the mindset of enjoying it and embracing what comes with India and playing with a smile on my face. I didn’t know what opportunities I’d get at the start of the tour so just trying to enjoy it.”

Australia has reached WTC Final after avoiding the clean sweep in the series and they will look to put a fine performance in the final test and draw the series 2-2, which will be one of the greatest come back on Indian soil.

Daniel Vettori Lauds Todd Murphy For His Bowling Efforts

Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori heaped praise on Todd Murphy for this impressive show in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Murphy played ahead of experienced Ashton Agar in the first test and picked up 7 wickets in the lone innings that Australia bowled.

Daniel Vettori
Daniel Vettori Credits: Twitter

“Steve Smith singled him out around his performances in the last Test. His spell allowed everyone around him to take those wickets. The fact that Kohli had never been stumped before that Test match in Delhi when Murphy got him out,” said Vettori.

Murphy who hasn’t played much first-class cricket has been impressive for Australia in this series. It will interesting to see whether Australia goes with the same combination or bring in a pacer for a spinner in the final test against India.

 

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