8 most memorable cricketing moments of 2019
Cricket fans witnessed several memorable moments on the field in 2019 - some great, and a few sorrowful ones as well. All in all, this year will be remembered vividly by Indian cricket lovers for the change in status quo with respect to the team's bowling strengths, especially at home.
It’s always good to look back at the year and relive the moments that caught our attention. Here is a quick recap of some of them.
1. India create history Down under
Virat Kohli led the Indian team as they created history in 2019, becoming the first side from the country to win a Test series in Australia. India won the 4-match series 2-1 after the last Test was drawn in Sydney.
Over the years, touring sides have always found it difficult to conquer the Aussie side Down Under because of the tough conditions. But India played some aggressive cricket to rewrite the history books.
This has to be one of the most satisfying moments ever for an Indian cricket fan. Having been eternally deprived of overseas success despite dominating at home, their prayers were finally answered thanks to the heroics of Cheteshwar Pujara and the rest.
2. Steve Smith’s Ashes form
Steven Smith’s return to Test cricket after a one-year ban was keenly anticipated by cricket fans all around the world. The Australian responded with a staggering run of form against old enemy England in the Ashes series.
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Despite a cascade of boos from the English crowd, Smith put his foot on the pedal without a single seed of doubt. By the end of the series, those boos turned into applause and the England bowlers almost gave up the idea of taking his wicket.
The right-hander was floored by Jofra Archer and had to miss a match after failing a concussion test, but returned back in style. Smith ended the Ashes series with a staggering 774 runs in just 4 Tests (7 innings) at an unbelievable average of 110.57 which included 3 hundreds and 3 fifties.