Third run was risky, says Gautam Gambhir – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 and England, and justified his on-field call by terming it a risky run.
With the series leveled 1-1, the 3rd Test between India and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739 in the 11th over, run-out after his partner, Gambhir, refused his call for a third run, leaving the former stranded.
Having watched the replays, the left-handed opener admitted that a third-run was possible; however, he believed it then to be an unnecessary risk.
“I thought that was not the situation to take the third run, a risky run. I was watching the ball, and I was thinking it was in his hand, I thought rather than taking the arm on… The ball was in his hand, taking the run on the throw was dicey. After watching the replay I realised the third run was on, but we were thinking that the kind of situation we were in, it was not important that we go for a [un]necessary risky run,” said Gambhir.
Sehwag’s dismissal on a team total of 47 was followed by Pujara, Gambhir and Kohli’s wickets, until http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028’s knock (52) helped the side reach a final total of 316 on the second day.
However, his partner’s loss did affect Gambhir, who followed him back after one wicket, having scored a total of 60 runs. “Obviously when that kind of a dismissal happens, it starts playing on your mind,” the left-hander said.
With the ongoing third Test, in play at Eden Gardens, the 4-match series hangs in the balance. If the Poms are able to furnish a good opening stand, the Indians may have trouble containing them.
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