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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Stunned Reaction As Nitish Kumar Reddy Hits Reverse-Ramp Six

Nitish Kumar Reddy was on the charge for India on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Australia in Adelaide. With India reeling at 141/8, Nitish took it upon himself to take his side close to the 200-run mark. He targetted Australia pacer Scott Boland late in the second session, and even reverse-ramped him for a six. On the second ball of the 42 over, Boland fired a delivery which would have gone on to hit the top of off. However, Reddy shuffled and reverse-ramped the ball over third man.

Mitchell Starc, Nitish Kumar Reddy Shine On Absorbing Day One Of Pink Ball Test As Australia Draw First Blood

Seasoned pacer Mitchell Starc made the most of a moving pink ball for a career-best six-wicket haul as India flattered to deceive to let Australia hold all the aces on day one of the day-night Test in Adelaide on Friday. Opting to bat, India had it under control at 69 for one before they lost their way to settle for 180 all out at stroke of dinner. A fearless Nitish Reddy (42 off 54) was the sole man responsible for taking his team past the 150-run mark, adding valuable runs with the lower-order. Australia did well to reach 86 for one at stumps with Marnus Labuschagne (20 batting off 67) and Nathan McSweeney (38 batting off 97) finding welcome runs.

'Not Focusing Solely On Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah': Australia Star's Blunt Remark On Team India

India is a team of superstars, and Australia is not focused on countering just 'extraordinary' players like Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli, but the entire group as everyone is incredibly talented, spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday. In the buildup to the Border Gavasakar Trophy and post India's emphatic 295-run with the series-opener in Perth, the chatter has revolved around specific Indian players including Kohli and Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah Among Stars Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month Award

Jasprit Bumrah was on Thursday nominated as one of the three contenders to win the ICC player of the month award for November following his magnificent performance in India's massive win by 295 runs over Australia in Perth while captaining the side. Bumrah led the Indian team in the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the series opener of the five-match Test rubber due to the birth of his second child. The peerless fast bowler was nominated along with South African left-arm seamer Marco Jansen and Pakistan's Haris Rauf.

"I'd Hit Him Back Over...": On Jasprit Bumrah, Australia Great's Clear Message Ahead of Day-Night Test

Jasprit Bumrah is one Indian player who generates awe and fear in almost similar capacity. Bumrah, currently the world No. 1 bowler in Tests, led India from the front against Australia in the first match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He returned with a match-haul of eight wickets as India notched a memorable win. "It was so important for the captain to stand up," Ricky Ponting, former Australia captain, said in the latest ICC Review. "I think he showed everyone why he's clearly the best fast bowler in the world in all formats of the game.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, Adelaide Pink-Ball Test: Who Will Make Way For Rohit Sharma And Shubman Gill?

Rohit Sharma will take a step back to lead from the front as India look for the perfect combination to drive home the advantage against a wounded but famously resilient Australia in the day/night Test starting in Adelaide on Friday. Rohit, returning to the side from a brief paternity break, has taken the tough call of pushing himself down the order to accommodate K L Rahul at the top alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Both Rahul and Jaiswal excelled in Perth and had a big part in India's biggest overseas win.

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah In Nets: Video Of Intense Training Between India Duo Goes Viral

Witnessing Virat Kohli's batting or Jasprit Bumrah's bowling is a pure delight for the cricket fans. While Kohli is among the greatest batters the world has ever witnessed, such is the case with Bumrah in fast bowling. Kohli is a batter that barely any bowler wants to bowl to. On the other hand, Bumrah also maintains a similar stature. Even in their wildest of dreams, the batters would not want to face the Indian pacer, who is just a master of his art.

On Jasprit Bumrah As India's Long-Term Captaincy Option, Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Capability' Verdict

Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has endorsed pace-ace Jasprit Bumrah as a viable long-term captaincy candidate for India, once Rohit Sharma steps down. Pujara's comments come in the wake of Bumrah's exemplary leadership during India's recent triumph against Australia, where he showcased his ability to lead under immense pressure. Pujara lauded Bumrah's leadership qualities and his team-first attitude. "He is (a viable long-term captaincy option) without any doubt," Pujara said on ESPN Cricinfo. "The way he has showed that in difficult circumstances when we had a tough series at home and when you are playing a first Test match in Australia and to put up a show like that."

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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Stunned Reaction As Nitish Kumar Reddy Hits Reverse-Ramp Six

Mitchell Starc, Nitish Kumar Reddy Shine On Absorbing Day One Of Pink Ball Test As Australia Draw First Blood

'Not Focusing Solely On Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah': Australia Star's Blunt Remark On Team India

Jasprit Bumrah Among Stars Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month Award

"I'd Hit Him Back Over...": On Jasprit Bumrah, Australia Great's Clear Message Ahead of Day-Night Test

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, Adelaide Pink-Ball Test: Who Will Make Way For Rohit Sharma And Shubman Gill?

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah In Nets: Video Of Intense Training Between India Duo Goes Viral

On Jasprit Bumrah As India's Long-Term Captaincy Option, Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Capability' Verdict