Former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin lauded the Indian team’s amazing win over Bangladesh in the rain-affected second Test that was played in Kanpur. Despite more than 2 days being wasted due to rain, India managed to register a 7-wicket win to pocket the series 2-0.
Rain and a wet outfield prompted no action for more than two days in the Kanpur Test, after Bangladesh finished 107/3 on day one. When play started on day four, a tie appeared likely with only two days remaining.
Bangladesh were eventually dismissed for 233 in their first innings. India then reached 285/9 in rapid succession and took two Bangladesh wickets late on the penultimate day. On the last day, India bowled Bangladesh out for 146 and then chased down 95 for a quick victory.
Haddin is optimistic that India can replicate such performances during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia this November. India will travel down under to play five Tests for the first time since the 1991-92 tour.
"I actually do (If India will play the same cricket in Australia). Because if you look at this result... the worst result for India would have been a draw. There was no way India would have lost it. Rohit had nothing to lose. How good was it to watch! It's a wonderful way to win Test cricket," Haddin said on LisTNR podcast.
Haddin emphasized that Team India gave themselves a chance to win by playing an attacking brand of cricket.
"They gave themselves a chance to win the game. It was not about 'How many runs I score', it was about finding enough time to bowl Bangladesh out. They played a great brand of cricket, but it was all about giving them enough time. My hat goes off to support staff, Rohit Sharma... he has always been this sort of captain: Win first. I love the style of cricket," said Haddin.
"The mindset of Rohit Sharma to find a way to manipulate a result... teams are scared to go 10 runs/over in 20 overs cricket! So, I take my hats off to India," he concluded.
The first Test between Australia and India will begin on November 22 in Perth.
