Murphy shines on debut, but Rohit's ton puts India on top
Skipper Rohit Sharma hit a brave 120 on a turning Nagpur pitch as India extended their lead to 144 despite Australian debutant Todd Murphy's five wickets in the opening Test.
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Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat despite Murphy five-for
NAGPUR, India :Rohit Sharma produced a captain's knock of 120 and Ravindra Jadeja made an unbeaten 66 to put India in the box seat in the opening test against Australia on Friday despite Todd Murphy's memorable debut in Nagpur.
Rohit hundred puts India ahead despite Murphy's strikes
NAGPUR, India :Rohit Sharma produced a captain's knock of 118 not out to put India in the driver's seat in the opening test against Australia on Friday but Todd Murphy continued to impress on his debut for the visitors on a spin-friendly track.
Jadeja bags 5-47 as India dominate Australia in Test opener
Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a five-wicket haul on his international return as India ruled the opening day of the first Test against Australia on Thursday.
Jadeja mauls Australia after lunch in Nagpur test
NAGPUR, India :Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja claimed four wickets in the second session as India reduced Australia to 174-8 at tea on day one of the opening test in Nagpur on Thursday.
Labuschagne, Smith rebuild Australia after openers exit
NAGPUR, India :Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith combined in a gritty third-wicket partnership to help Australia overcome a wobbly start and reach 76-2 at lunch on day one of the opening test against India in Nagpur on Thursday.
Australia drop Head, Murphy debuts against India in Nagpur
NAGPUR, India : Australia dropped middle-order batter Travis Head and handed uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy his debut for the opening test against India in Nagpur on Thursday.
Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks ahead of Nagpur opener
NAGPUR, India :Rival captains Pat Cummins and Rohit Sharma sought to put the focus back on cricket after a section of Australian media accused India of selectively watering the pitch in Nagpur where the four-test series between the sides begins on Thursday.