Birminghan: India had to face defeat at the hands of Australia in the gold medal match of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. At one time the victory of the Indian team seemed certain, but Australia made a strong comeback. He won the match by 9 runs. Australia’s all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was playing in this match even after being Corona positive. McGrath was found positive in the gold medal test held on the morning of the match, but was still allowed to take the field. Because the symptoms of the virus were very minor in them.
The 26-year-old talented player did not get any success in the match. She could also score only two runs with the bat, but Australia still won a thrilling nine-run victory, but there was a debate on whether she should have played in the match or not. The toss was also delayed by 10 minutes after the issue was discussed. The reaction of Indian team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on this has won everyone’s heart.
Harmanpreet said that the Indian team was informed about McGrath’s positive test before the toss and did not mind being allowed to take his place in the Australia squad. Harmanpreet said, ‘They informed us before the toss. It was not in our control because the Commonwealth had to decide. “We didn’t mind, because she (Tahlia McGrath) was not very sick, so we decided to play. We had to show the spirit of the player. We are glad that we did not say no to Tahlia.
Australia had made 161 while playing first. India had to score 44 runs in 34 balls to win at one time in this match and 8 wickets were in hand. After that the wickets started falling. In the last over, the team’s innings was reduced to 152 runs. Australia won the gold medal with the match.
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