Will Kohli team bounce back to win the second Test match against Australia to keep the hopes of winning series alive? This is the topic every cricket lover in India is discussing as the match will be beginning at the Chinnaswamy stadium, Bangalore tomorrow. But pressure will be on the home team.
India can make a comeback, the way they have played in the last one and half years, winning 17 of the twenty matches they have played at home – three ending in a draw. Only at Pune, where they lost badly suddenly looked uncomfortable. Well, some believe may be because of the excessive cricket they have played in recent times, while some say they became complacent. Whatever be the reasons, Indians should forget that defeat and start fresh tomorrow.
The wicket I am sure will be a better one than Pune and batsmen can enjoy the conditions on the first two days if not on all. India may be making a couple of changes. Who will be in and who will be out only be decided tomorrow.
The home team expects the local hero Rahul to play a big role. Rahul looked in good touch in Pune, particularly in the first innings, scoring a fine half century, while rest of the batsmen cut a sorry figure.
For captain Kohli, it is his second home as he plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL. He relishes playing here and he has to score big hundred to release the pressure on the lower order.
On the other hand, if Steve Smith continues his wonderful run spree Indians will be under pressure. He is going to be the key man for the Aussies and he will be expecting Warner and Shaun Marsh to strike their real form. The tourists have enough strength in their batting and toss again is going to play a vital role in this match.
By Sudeer Mahavaadi – DD Commentator
