Ind v AUS: Wickets usually are not unplayable says India wicketkeeper Bharat

The wickets to date within the Border-Gavaskar trophy haven’t been unplayable however require the batters to belief their defence, mentioned India wicketkeeper Ok S Bharat on Monday.

Having been a part of the Test aspect for the previous 12 months, Bharat lastly acquired to make his debut within the ongoing sequence with Rishabh Pant recovering from the accidents he sustained throughout a automotive accident in December.

Bharat was spectacular behind the stumps within the first two Tests and performed a morale-boosting knock in India’s chase of 115 in Delhi.

Sent forward of Ravindra Jadeja within the small run chase, Bharat scored an attacking 23 off 22 balls, comprising three fours and a six.

“I enjoyed whatever I did in Delhi. My job was to keep it simple. You just need to back your defence, the wickets are not unplayable. You apply yourself, back your defence and there is definitely scope for batters to score,” mentioned Bharat.

“Rohit bhai told me that I will bat at no 6 in Delhi’s second innings. The moment Australia were all out, I was ready to bat and contribute. The intent is never a problem, shot selection is critical on these tracks. Runs will come here if the shot selection is right.

“You can’t just defend, you have to look for scoring opportunities, that is what I tried to do.” Bharat has a troublesome job of maintaining wickets with the skilful R Ashwin and Jadeja in operation.

“They are top-class spinners. It is not easy keeping but keeping in domestic cricket all these years has helped.” He acquired the chance to make his Test debut in unlucky circumstances as Pant acquired injured. Bharat mentioned he was all the time able to take the following step.

“As a player, you always expect the opportunity to come to your door. I have always prepared myself for any opportunity.

“I got to play in Nagpur after my time with India A and years of domestic cricket. You want to play for the country, it is the biggest dream. When the opportunity comes I will take it,” added Bharat.