INDIA V AUSTRALIA, FIRST TEST, DAY ONE
SCORE: Australia 177, India 1-77
SUMMARY: Issues couldn’t have gone a lot worse for Australia of their first Take a look at in India since 2017. Australia’s weak point in opposition to spin was badly uncovered as star allrounder Ravi Jadeja ran riot in his first Take a look at since July. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne tried to rescue Australia from 2-2 however Jadeja dismissed them each. Australia misplaced six wickets within the center session, all to spin, and had been all-out shortly after tea. India captain Rohit Sharma smashed an unbeaten 56 because the hosts charged in the direction of securing an enormous lead.
MAN OF THE MOMENT: Ravi Jadeja is among the Indian gamers Australia genuinely fears. The dynamic all-rounder can do absolutely anything. Even after an extended absence from red-ball cricket, Jadeja returned with a doubtlessly match-winning spell of 5-42.
KEY MOMENT: Marnus Labuschange seemed untouchable throughout a formidable stint earlier than lunch. However as soon as the world’s No.1 ranked Take a look at batter was stumped for 49, Australia’s hopes of posting a aggressive complete crumbled.
STAT OF THE DAY: Australia’s complete of 177 was their worst in first innings since 2016.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Laborious to consider we are able to drop the No.four ranked Take a look at batsman on the planet and possibly our greatest batsman within the final 12 months.” – former Australia captain Steve Waugh was surprised by the choice to drop Travis Head.
