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2nd Test: Ashwin Raises Concerns Over India's body Language

The South African: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hoped for India to stage a comeback in the second innings of the ongoing Test against South Africa, but also expressed concern over a negative result for the hosts by criticising their body language on the field. Team India finished Day 3 with trouble mounting as the Proteas delivered a superb performance across departments to dominate the Test. The South African bowlers dismantled Indias batting attack and initiated a collapse as Marco Jansens six-wicket haul led to the visitors walking out to bat again for their second innings. As the play resumed on Day 4, Ashwin expressed concerns, saying that the teams body language on the field doesnt indicate positive signs. I really hope we can bounce back while batting in the 2nd innings, but the indications on the field with respect to body language, Ashwin wrote on X. South Africa dominated Day 3 of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, tightening their grip on the match and the series. After opting not to enforce the follow-on, the visitors reached 26/0 by stumps, extending their overall lead to 314 runs, with openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram remaining unbeaten. Their commanding position was built on Marco Jansens outstanding all-round performance, headlined by a six-wicket haul that dismantled India for 201. India had slipped from a promising 95/1 to 121/7, undone largely by Jansens relentless short-ball attack, supported by spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer. South Africa dominated Day 3 of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, tightening their grip on the match and the series. After opting not to enforce the follow-on, the visitors reached 26/0 by stumps, extending their overall lead to 314 runs, with openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram remaining unbeaten. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His efforts, along with his earlier 93 with the bat, marked one of the finest visiting all-round performances in India. With the visitors having a substantial lead, they are poised to push for quick runs on Day 4, aiming to bat India out of contention, secure the series, and collect crucial World Test Championship points. Article Source: IANS