Varun Chakaravarthy Outsmarts Tim David in T20I Mind Games
During the second T20I between India and Australia at Melbourne's MCG, Varun Chakaravarthy engaged in a clever battle of wits with Australian batter Tim David. This contest unfolded as Australia chased 126 runs.
Match Situation
Tim David came to the crease after captain Mitchell Marsh's dismissal by Kuldeep Yadav in the 8th over. Australia seemed in control, needing 39 runs from 12 overs, but the Indian spinners applied pressure.
The Mind Games
- Chakaravarthy, who had earlier taken Travis Head's wicket, set an attacking field with Tilak Varma positioned at forward short-leg.
- David laughed upon noticing the Indian batter moving closer, recognizing this as psychological tactics from Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav.
- David responded by walking away as Chakaravarthy began his bowling run-up.
- In reaction, Chakaravarthy refused to bowl the next ball, creating a humorous moment applauded by Suryakumar and commentators.
Outcome
David managed to score with a push to mid-off on the subsequent ball, but Chakaravarthy prevailed by dismissing him cheaply. David chipped a ball straight back to Chakaravarthy who took a simple catch.
"Chakaravarthy had the last laugh when he got another crack at the hard-hitting batter. David chipped it straight back to Chakaravarthy, who made no mistakes in gobbling up the simple catch."
Summary: Varun Chakaravarthy cleverly used psychological tactics to unsettle Tim David, ultimately outsmarting him and securing a key wicket in the India-Australia T20I match.
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