File photo of Scott Boland.© AFP
Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer lauded pacer Scott Boland for his performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, terming his bowling “elite” and saying he would have played every single Test had he be born in any other era. Boland continued to haunt the Indian team with his accurate line and lengths, taking a four-wicket haul as, despite a promising start by openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in the second innings, India lost quick wickets and ended their day on 141/6, with a 145-run lead in their hands and very less batting firepower left in the tank.
Speaking as quoted by WWOS after stumps, Langer said, “He (Scott Boland) is brilliant, I love him.”
“He is so mean on the field, but he is one of the most humble people you will ever meet.
“Just imagine if he had been born in any era before? He would have been playing every single Test. It’s been really hard because of Hazlewood, [Mitchell] Starc and [Pat] Cummins – but every time he gets the opportunity, he stands up. His bowling was elite, as it always is and I would not want to face him that’s for sure,” Langer concluded.
In three matches of the ongoing series against India so far, Boland has taken 19 wickets at an average of 14.42, with best figures of 4/31 and two four-wicket hauls to his name. He is the third-highest wicket-taker in the series, having dismissed Virat Kohli four times.
Boland’s home record continues to be stunning, having taken 47 wickets in just nine Tests at an average of 13.10 and best figures of 6/7. In 12 Tests overall, Boland has taken 46 wickets at an average of 19.84, with best bowling figures of 6/7.
Coming to the match, India won the toss and elected to bat first. I
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