We can force a result, says Gilchrist

Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist today said that despite loss of substantial play due to rain, his side could still force a re...

Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist today said that despite loss of substantial play due to rain, his side could still force a result in the first cricket Test against India at the Gabba.

“Weather permitting, we have still two days left in this Test. There is a lot in this wicket and you never know. We have put 300 runs on the board and if our bowlers could consistently put the ball in the right areas, we could have a result,” said Gilchrist.

After the rain-truncated first two days, only 38 balls were possible on the third day today when Australia were all out for 323 and Indians replied with 11 for no loss.

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Gilchrist though was not sure if his side would look to rush up their second innings later during the match and try and force a result. “We did it against New Zealand and we nearly lost the game. It could have cost us the series.

“So we would be taking that into account. We would have to look at the variables, we are keen to chase results but it doesn’t mean it would happen here. Still it would be Stephen’s (Waugh) call,” he said.

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