India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a powerful return to worldwide cricket with a five-wicket haul because the hosts bowled out the Aussies for 177 in their first innings.
In reply, India cruised to 77/1 to dominate Day 1 of the opening Test in Nagpur. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the entrance with a usually belligerent unbeaten 56 that was laced with 9 fours and one six. KL Rahul acquired out on 20 after dealing with 71 balls whereas nightwatchman Ravichandran Ashwin was but to open his account.
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Earlier, Australia skipper Pat Cummins gained the toss and opted to bat on a difficult floor. The touring celebration misplaced each their openers inside the primary three overs. Marnus Labuschagne (49) and Steve Smith (37) did present some combat however couldn’t stand for a very long time towards the standard spin assault.
Jadeja first despatched again Labuschagne and Matt Renshaw of successive deliveries after which returned to bamboozle Smith.
The left-armer additionally picked up the wickets or debutant Todd Murphy and Peter Handscomb in the top. Meanwhile, Jadeja’s spin companion Ashwin claimed 3 wickets for 42 runs. The right-arm off-spinner bagged the wickets of Alex Carey, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland.
For India, Suryakumar Yadav, the top-ranked T20I batter, made his Test debut alongside wicket-keeper Ok S Bharat.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Welcome again jaddu @imjadeja Top stuff Champion ?
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 9, 2023
I’m fireproof, there’s nothing you are able to do.
So run away, trigger I’m right here to remain.WHAT. A. COMEBACK. SIR. JADEJA. ?#INDvAUS #RavindraJadeja | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/2OzqXQiunw
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 9, 2023
What an excellent comeback by @imjadeja ?
Working like a magician all the time, congratulations on the 5 wicket haul champion! ??#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/DeejhCZYw0— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) February 9, 2023
Sir ravindra jadeja in right now’s match:#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/sPVTpP71lN
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 9, 2023
Well… I suppose Sir Jadeja is again! #INDvAUS
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) February 9, 2023
Brilliant from Ravindra Jadeja. Keeps bowling in the stumps. #INDvsAUS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 9, 2023
Ravindra Jadeja to the Aussies ?#INDvsAUS @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/gW59tjBU4V
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) February 9, 2023
Ravindra Jadeja is again with a bang. #INDvAUS #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/zSBzfDfPdL
— CricketOccasions.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 9, 2023
Ravindra Jadeja ?#WTC23 | #INDvAUS | ? https://t.co/rzMJy0hUFm pic.twitter.com/gax6JNDPd2
— ICC (@ICC) February 9, 2023
Never straightforward to return to high stage cricket after an damage. Not if you’re Sir jadeja. He is lethal! #INDvsAUS
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 9, 2023
Jaddu’s terrific 5️⃣-fer on return, and Ashwin’s 3️⃣ scalps bowls out the Aussies for 1️⃣7️⃣7️⃣ ?
Over to the batters ??#INDvAUS #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/pfsErsI5DF
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 9, 2023
5-fer by Jadeja, 56* by Rohit! ?
A1️⃣ present on Day 1️⃣! ?#INDvAUS #RavindraJadeja #RohitSharma #PunjabKings @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/AcolheYlWj
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 9, 2023
What an image – Two greats of Test cricket – Ashwin & Jadeja. pic.twitter.com/jax0L6dgbJ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 9, 2023
Steve Smith: ??
Sir Jadeja: ☝?A chitti story in 4️⃣ photos#INDvAUS #RavindraJadeja pic.twitter.com/Z2Rqt6Vapd
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 9, 2023
RJ turning the tracks with the 5️⃣fer!#INDvAUS #WhistlePodu ??@imjadeja
? : @BCCI pic.twitter.com/SDIX7YJrQY
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 9, 2023
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