Ravi Shastri, a former cricket player for India who is now a commentator, is one of the most well-liked voices in the cricket world because of his ability to bring life to even the most boring times on the field. Shastri has joined Kayo Sports in Australia to provide his voice for the thrilling Australian season.
Prior to the first Test between Australia and Pakistan on Thursday, December 14 at Perth Stadium, Perth, the renowned pundit, who was renowned for making even the pre-match toss exciting, made an uncommon error at the toss. Ravi Shastri stumbled over the phrases “bounce and pace” when discussing the conditions of the Optus Stadium in Perth, leading to an awkward moment captured on camera.
Watch the incident here:
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Returning to the game, Australia won Day 1 of the Test match thanks to a brilliant century from David Warner, placing them in a dominating position at stumps. Captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first, giving openers Warner and Usman Khawaja a tremendous start for their side.
The pair made sure that Pakistan’s pacers didn’t have an early advantage with the new ball by engaging in a tremendous 126-run partnership for the opening wicket. Warner went on to smash 16 fours and four sixes in his innings to reach a huge 164 (211), while Khawaja lost his wicket for 41. With his struggles to score runs in the longest format since 2021, the southpaw needed the knock badly.
After 17 innings, Warner reached his first hundred.
Warner, who has been averaging 31.97 in Tests since 2021, achieved his first century in 17 innings, which is noteworthy. With his hundred, the 37-year-old made a statement to those who had been criticizing him over the past few days, particularly former Australian cricket player Mitchell Johnson.
With Mitchell Marsh (15*) and Alex Carey (14*) at the wicket, Australia concluded Day 1 on 346/5 in 84 overs thanks to his innings. The Pakistani bowlers who removed Warner and Travis Head (40 off 53) were led by debutant Aamer Jamal (2/63).
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