India vs Australia: ‘Something that I hadn’t skilled earlier than’ – Pucovski lauds Ashwin’s ‘little different variations’

After a few missed alternatives, younger Australian batsman Will Pucovski lastly made his Test debut towards India on Thursday on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The 22-year-old cricketer performed a powerful 62-run knock earlier than getting trapped within the entrance by right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini, who additionally made his debut for India in whites.Pucovski stood sturdy towards the Indian assault and anchored the Australian innings after his opening accomplice – David Warner – fell prey to Mohammed Siraj. He cherished the ‘incredible experience’ on the opening day of the third Test.During the post-match digital presser, Pucovski, who missed out on first two Tests on account of concussion-related points, stated that he has been by a ‘lot of hard yards’ to witness today in his life.“It was a pretty incredible experience. It’s meant everything to be honest, that I am putting in a lot of hard yards on and off the field, hopeful that this day would come and it was a very special day,” Pucovski stated.Speaking in regards to the Indian assault, Pucovski singled out Ashwin because the bowler who he thought was difficult as a result of variations he makes use of.“They (Indian bowlers) are all very good. Playing your first game, I would say Ashwin, probably, is the one who is the most unique in a way. Obviously (Jasprit) Bumrah has his unique action but Ashwin just with his different variations and how he uses the same to sort of bowl. But yes, his little-different variations, was something that I hadn’t really experienced before, so that was quite challenging,” stated Pucovski.During his stint on the crease with Marnus Labuschagne (67*), Puckovski turned the youngest Australian cricketer to attain a fifty on debut. The teen is just about assured that the hosts will dominate the match.“It was a very nice batting wicket. I am very hopeful that with the amount of batting in the team now and what we have got to come, we can post a really good total and then with the world-class attack that we have put them (India) under the pump, hopefully, dominate the game,” he stated.