IND vs AUS: After Starc, another player gave Australia a headache, the coach had to come to the rescue

New Delhi. Even though Australia has taken a 2-1 lead over India by winning the Melbourne Test, its troubles are not showing any signs of diminishing. Josh Hazlewood is out due to injury. Mitchell Starc also appeared troubled by injury in Melbourne. Mitchell Marsh’s form has also become a headache for the team. Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald admitted that Mitchell Marsh has not been able to live up to expectations in batting against India. he/she also expressed hope that Mitchell Starc will be able to play the fifth Test in Sydney.

Mitchell Marsh has been able to score only 73 runs in 4 tests against India. Despite this, coach Andrew McDonald defended Marsh. he/she said, ‘his/her mental preparation is good. There is no doubt that the performance should be better. he/she could not do this in the last four Tests but we are not worried. People are giving it too much importance. We did not need him/her in bowling.

Mitchell Starc’s fitness also remains a cause of concern for Australia. he/she was troubled by swelling in his/her rib since the third day of the Boxing Day Test. However, despite this he/she took the wicket of Virat Kohli. McDonald said, ‘he/she faced trouble in the initial spell but after that he/she bowled freely. Even pain could not stop him/her. Let’s see how he/she recovers. I am sure Starc will be able to play. By the way, Richardson and Sean Abbott are also here. We will decide the team composition after seeing the pitch of Sydney Cricket Ground.

If Australia wins or draws the Sydney Test, it will win the Border Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. At present, it is leading 2-1 in the series after 4 matches. India had won the first match of the series. Host Australia won the second and fourth tests of the series. The third match was a draw. If India wins the fifth test then the trophy will remain with them.

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