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The Australians may not have enforced the follow-on in the Bangalore Test keeping the 2001 series in mind, but coach John Buchanan today said the option was not ruled out in the ongoing match against India.
“That is an option we have. Our bowlers and fielders would have had an overnight rest and if we manage to take the remaining Indian first innings wickets within the follow-on target we may go ahead and do so,” Buchanan said after the second day’s play. However, he said any decision would be taken only after taking into account several factors .
“To put our bowlers and fielders once again straightaway on the field will be a big test. But as I said that option may or may not be utilised depending on how long it takes to capture the remaining five wickets.”
Buchanan admitted that their Kolkata experience in 2001, when India followed on 274 runs behind and turned the match around to eventually score a spectacular series-levelling victory, was still at the back of their minds.
