Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has said guests are looking for ways to put pressure on Indian archers after the tourists melted away the 1-1 series with a huge eight wicket in Melbourne.
Under stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane, India kicked back from being sent off for 36 in the first Test to claim a comfortable victory in the second. Their archers were instrumental in that achievement, rolling Australia for 195 and 200 at the MCG.
Labuschagne, who has been Australia’s most prolific fighter in the series so far with 129 runs from his four innings, felt the hosts ’struggle with the bat could be to largely as a result of India’s invasion plans.
“They’ve come up with a plan and made sure they don’t really leave the stocks and have a heavy leg range,” the 26-year-old said. “It clearly slows down your scoring level because those shots you get on your feet go for one, not four. We have to be very disciplined and we also need to create ways to put them under pressure. “
According to Labuschagne, Australians have been debating how they might free themselves against controlled bowling, although he stressed that this is normal for a Test series.
“There’s definitely talk of reversing the strike and finding your border option,” he said. “These are the usual things you talk about about any bowling attack, and where you get a little high hand against a particular bowler at a particular time in the game.
“These are the things we are always talking about and trying to stay on top of, and making sure when we come in, that we are brave enough to make those choices. when they emerge. It doesn’t have to be beautiful, we have to keep grinding and find a way. “
The Queensland bat was particularly targeted at spinner R Ashwin, who is a wicket-maker in the league after scoring at 10 at an average of 17.7.
“I was never against Ashwin until this series. Your stats that Ravi has are not only a good archer and also a good thinker,” he said. “He’s definitely come in very prepared and they’re very quiet with their range and what they’re trying to do. We’ve fallen into their trap several times.”