Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar outlines where AUS lost the WC tie vs IND and gives a special Kohli-Rahul remark
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar does not see that dropped catch, when Kohli was only on 12, as the main reason behind the six-wicket defeat of Team Australia in the World Cup match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Taking to social media, the 2011 World Cup-winning player feels that the visitors lost the plot at tossing itself when captain Pat Cummins decided to bat first. He further added that the Aussies dearly missed a left-arm spinner in Ashton Agar, who was earlier ruled out of the tournament with a lingering calf problem.He said, “I was surprised to see Australia bat first after winning the toss. Commendable performance by the Indian bowlers to restrict them to 199. Australia started well, but I felt they missed a left-arm spinner on this surface.”Sachin also gave a special mention to the record stand between Kohli and Rahul that helped India revive from 2 for three in the second over of the innings, as he added, "The partnership between Virat and Rahul sealed the game for us.They very smartly took their time and were able to execute some superb shots. The ball surely came onto the bat much better in the second half of the game. Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a good start.”