Veiled digging at Gautam Gambhir? On Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out, Australia Stars ‘Coach Killer’ Remarks

Indian cricket team stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli had a terrible mix-up on Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test against Australia which resulted in the former’s unfortunate dismissal. Jaiswal, batting on 82, tried to steal a quick single from Scott Boland but Kohli did not respond in time, leaving the youngster stranded, ending a perilous 102-run stand. Jaiswal was visibly frustrated by the incident while Kohli’s concentration was affected as he once again ended up getting a delivery outside the off-stump straight to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

Jaiswal steered the ball towards mid-wicket and was more than halfway away from his cracking crease when he realized that Kohli had denied the single. Australia captain Pat Cummins threw the ball to Carey who did the rest.

Fans and pundits have been divided over the incident as it triggered a collapse in the Indian middle order. While some blamed Kohli for not responding to his partner’s call, others felt that Jaiswal should not have pushed for the risky single in that situation.

However, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon described the mix-up as a “barbecue”.

“That was probably one of the best grills I’ve seen. It came out of the blue. They made it look pretty easy out there. I know pressure does funny things and we were able to build that little bit pressure – that’s how it felt anyway. Silly run-outs are coach killers, aren’t they?” Lyon told ABC Sports.

In the next run, Kohli also walked back after getting a delivery outside off. He had abandoned almost every other delivery in that region before the mix-up with Jaiswal.

The visitors were 164-5 at the end of day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, still 310 runs adrift after Australia were bowled out for 474 shortly after lunch, buoyed by Steve Smith’s stylish 140.

(With AFP inputs)