Todd Murphy, a debutant, has been chosen by former Australian player Brett Lee as Australia’s future Test spinner. The seasoned cricketer recently recalled the off-amazing spinner’s Test debut in Nagpur, where he claimed seven wickets.
In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Victorian bowler has taken 10 wickets in two Test matches against India.
Lee said in a video posted to his YouTube channel:
“Who after Nathan Lyon? Well, it looks like they found their answer in the young 22-year-old superstar off-spinner Todd Murphy. What a sensational debut it was for Australia. Australia lost the match by a whopping margin but Todd Murphy made the world sit up and take notice.”
“In the only innings that Australia bowled, he picked up 7/124. Five wickets were the wickets of KL Rahul, Ravi Ashwin, Pujara, Virat Kohli, and Ravi Jadeja. What a dream debut it was. He did so in the presence of his family all the way in Nagpur.”
“For the sake of Australian cricket, I really hope the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the only first chapter of what will be an epic career” – Brett Lee
Lee also discussed how Murphy replaced Ashton Agar as the second-choice spinner for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He stated:
“Since he made his Sheffield Shield appearance in April 2021, he’s picked up 36 first-class wickets at an average of 23.75, which is amazing. I expect him to do better in abrasive conditions in India. He has already delivered in his first Test.”
Brett Lee believes Todd Murphy will be put to the test in Test cricket due to his similarity to spin superstar Shane Warne. On the other hand, he hopes Murphy will eventually help the Australian cricket squad. He stated:
“His father reckons Todd Murphy has the finding qualities of Shane Warne. It’s a big call and he’ll be tested at this level in times to come but having become the 35th Aussie to take a five-wicket haul on debut, the spotlight would never stop chasing him in this series and thereafter.”
“There are a lot of tough series ahead of him. Let’s see if he’s got it or not. For the sake of Australian cricket, I really hope the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the only first chapter of what will be an epic career.”
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