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"Best Since Malcolm Marshall": Social Media Goes Completely Crazy Over Jasprit Bumrah After Day 1

India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah ran through the Australian top order in the final session of Day 1 of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. After India made only 150 with the bat, Bumrah led the bowling effort from the front. The 30-year-old first dismissed debutant opener Nathan McSweeney. Two overs later, he got Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith out on back-to-back deliveries. Later in the session, Bumrah again came back to dismiss opposite skipper Pat Cummins. Such was Bumrah's magnificence that many on social media were left in awe yet again.

India win toss, bat first in series opener v Australia

PERTH : India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia at Perth Stadium on Friday in the opener of their highly-anticipated five-test series.

"I Would Play...": Ex-India Bowling Coach Bharat Arun Has His Say On Spin Bowler Dilemma

Former Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun said that Team India should utilise veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin as their first-choice spinner during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium. Arun was speaking to Revsportz and said that the veteran is a "hugely thinking" player and his impact during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he took 12 wickets in three matches and played a match-drawing block-a-thon with Hanuma Vihari at Sydney, is not given due recognition.

Virat Kohli Given Blunt "Protector" Advice By Ricky Ponting. Says "Stand Up And..."

Ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, Ricky Ponting hailed the talismanic Virat Kohli, calling him an absolute superstar of the game who is deeply passionate about the way he plays, which in turn has earned him lots of respect in Australia. “Kohli is a star. He's a superstar, has been a superstar of the game for so long. He's passionate about the way that he plays. He's passionate about his team. He wants to win and he plays with his heart on his sleeve.

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

MELBOURNE : Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.

"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

The talismanic Virat Kohli might have mellowed down a bit with age, but the Australia Test series gives him the opportunity to rediscover his old self. Batting form hasn't been Virat's friend of late. In the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand, Virat didn't even accumulate 100 runs in 6 innings. In Australia, however, every fanatic expects a different Kohli to step up. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Virat's 'in-the-face' attitude to be back Down Under, as the team takes on Australia in the opening Test of the series in Perth.

Not Virat Kohli Or Steve Smith: David Warner Names Shocking Prediction For "Highest Score" Of BGT

Former Australian opener David Warner backed his replacement Nathan McSweeney to get the "highest score" in the much-anticipated Test summer and urged everyone to be patient with the youngster. The 25-year-old South Australian batter is one of the most talked about players as the first Test at Perth comes closer. Given a gigantic task of taking over the opening reigns from legendary Warner, the batter would no doubt be raring to go.

"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Australian stars Steve Smith, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja opened up on facing star India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, expressing how lethal and difficult he is to play. As India tours Australia, one of the stars that will intrigue throughout the series is Bumrah. Tasked with a mission to help India reach the ICC World Test Championship final for the third successive time despite a humiliating series loss to New Zealand at home, all eyes will be on the star pacer as India's 'golden arm' makes the most of the most difficult things happen, just when they look impossible.

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"Best Since Malcolm Marshall": Social Media Goes Completely Crazy Over Jasprit Bumrah After Day 1

India win toss, bat first in series opener v Australia

"I Would Play...": Ex-India Bowling Coach Bharat Arun Has His Say On Spin Bowler Dilemma

Virat Kohli Given Blunt "Protector" Advice By Ricky Ponting. Says "Stand Up And..."

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

Not Virat Kohli Or Steve Smith: David Warner Names Shocking Prediction For "Highest Score" Of BGT

"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah