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Fearless India Risked Losing 4th Test To Win The Series: Bharat Arun

By IANS News January 22, 2021 • 20:40 PM View: 1824

Before the crucial fourth and final Test against Australia in Brisbane, India was tempted to strengthen their batting and play only four bowlers in the hope of securing a draw to return home with the series leveled.

But the Ravi Shastri-led team management eventually went in with five bowlers, risking a series loss in pursuit of a win and glory.

TAGS Washington Sundar India cricket news Ravi Shastri Bharath Arun India tour of Australia 2020-21

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