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Huge target a mark of respect for India on day when they deserved more – Sydney Morning Herald
Third-innings declarations are a signature of a captain’s mentality. The run chase Tim Paine set was a proper display of regard for a tough opponent.
Tim Paine looks on as officials investigate a report of crowd abuse at the SCG on Sunday.Credit:Getty
Before Paines declaration, Australias innings was no easy procession towards setting a target. For much of the day, they were forced to eke out their runs against an Indian attack missing the injured Ravindra Jadeja.
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