AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Boland says Australia still holds the aces despite a resolute performance by India on third day
The HinduIf there is a local hero that the ‘G’, as the Melbourne Cricket Ground is referred to in urban lore, adores, it has to be Scott Boland. After a long Saturday on the ground with India mounting a stirring resistance through Nitish Kumar and Washington Sundar in the fourth Test, Boland met the media. There is still a little bit of nip there, but not as consistent as I would like as a bowler, but it’s a good Test wicket.” Queried about Nitish, the day’s hero, Boland replied: “He is playing really nicely. A young guy from India who has come through and strikes the ball really well.” Boland, though, believed that Australia held the aces: “We are leading by 116 runs and in a pretty strong position. Hopefully, tomorrow, we get that wicket and then put on a nice lead.” The tall seamer also clarified that Mitchell Starc, nursing an injury, is fine: “He is okay.