Border Gavaskar Trophy: India vs Australia Test Series – Banter in cricket and especially in the commentary is a part and parcel of the game. One such incident took place in the ongoing India vs Australia Test Series where former India head coach Ravi Shastri Aimed a brutal dig at Mark Waugh. Referring to the incident that took place in 2021 when Waugh Predicted that Australia will win the series 4-0, Shahtri’s dig was right at the spot as India overcame all odds to win the series. Follow India vs Australia Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Banter in IND vs AUS commentary box, Ex-coach Ravi Shastri takes BRUTAL DIG at Mark Waugh for 4-0 prediction in 2021 series, Watch hilarious conversation, Check OUT
Here is how the epic conversation unfolded:-
Ravi Shastri: I remember one prediction from Mark, India will lose 4-0 when we got all out for 36″.
Mark Waugh: I am not the only one who predicted that (smile)”.
Predictions by commentators in sports are quite common however, it becomes even more special when the plan backfires. Back in 2021 in the Adelaide Test, India underwent a horror show in their second innings. After comfortably scoring 244 runs in the first innings, India was bowled out for just 36 runs, as Australia went on to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Ravi Shastri said “I remember one prediction from Mark, India will lose 4-0 when we got all out for 36”.
Mark Waugh said “I am not the only one who predicted that (smile)”.
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Border Gavaskar Trophy: Banter in IND vs AUS commentary box, Ex-coach Ravi Shastri takes BRUTAL DIG at Mark Waugh for 4-0 prediction in 2021 series, Watch hilarious conversation, Check OUT
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After India’s woeful display, former Australia skipper turned commentator made a bold prediction back then when he claimed that Australia will win the Series 4-0. However, much to his dismay, the cricketing gods had other plans laid out in the land of the Down Under.
With Virat Kohli, returning back to India owing to the birth of his daughter, India took matters into their own hand to win the Boxing day Test in Melbourne by 8 wickets to level the series 1-1.
The Sydney Test showcases India’s grit and determination as the match ended in a draw. But the ultimate showdown happened in Brisbane. Touted to be the Fortress, the Gaba curse was broken as Rishabh Pant’s heroics helped India win by 3 wickets to claim a magnificent victory in Australia.
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Banter in IND vs AUS commentary box, Ex-coach Ravi Shastri takes BRUTAL DIG at Mark Waugh for 4-0 prediction in 2021 series, Watch hilarious conversation, Check OUT
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