Pat Cummins refutes Elgar’s accusations that the Gabba pitch is hazardous. Dean Elgar declared the surface dangerous to play on after the game was over in two days.
The first Test between Australia and South Africa concluded in Brisbane in just two days, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. South African captain Dean Elgar was dissatisfied with the Gabba surface and even questioned the umpires about its safety. He did, however, indicate that the umpires were unaware of the ramifications of hitting on the pitch.
Following Elgar’s remarks, Australian captain Pat Cummins back to the subject, stating that while the pitch was challenging to bat on, it was comparable for both sides. Australia celebrated the victory as they moved closer to securing a position in the World Test Championship final. They now lead the points table, and a series win against the Proteas will bolster their case.
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The game was dead and buried: Elgar
34 wickets dropped in just six sessions over two days, indicating that the track was not at all batter-friendly. The South African skipper contended that venues like the one built at the Gabba do not assist Test cricket, an already ailing game, acquire greater global traction. Australia won the game with only 33 runs in their last innings. Their pursuit, however, was not as straightforward as they had hoped, as Kagiso Rabada took four huge wickets.
“I did consult with the umpires” (about the pitch). When ‘KG’ (Kagiso Rabada) got (Travis) Head out down leg (on Sunday), I said, ‘How long does it go on before it becomes possibly dangerous?’ Then there was (Anrich) Nortje, bowling those little ones that flew over our heads. I knew the game was done for. It was never intended to modify or stop the game, but that is where the umpires’ judgment comes into play; not us as players,” Elgar explained during the post-match news conference.
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