Abhishek Mukherjee @ovshake42.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Kohli and Shastri would have left out one of NKR and the spinner for another fast bowler. This is a defensive team management. I thought India had left the days behind, but it seems Kohli was the peak, not the first step. 252
Harsh @harsh83.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Correct. They picked bowlers for bowling ability. Even arguably, this wasn’t an obvious bowl first pitch, but stemmed from reaction to Adelaide 000
Thejas @jazzcb.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Rohit also clearly bowled first worried about exposing the batting. Long History showing batting the right choice at the Gabba. 000
