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Jadeja’s mastery gives Australia scant chance to test pitch theories

The idea that the Nagpur pitch had been prepared to target Australia’s left-handers went untested as they found other, swifter ways to get out

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2023

'A dream come true': KS Bharat feeling blessed to represent India

NEW DELHI: KS Bharat became 305th player to represent Test cricket for India and the young wicket-keeper batter shared his emotions, after the end of first day's play of the first Test against Australia in Nagpur on Thursday, saying it's a dream come true moment.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

India cricket star sparks 'cheating' debate as Michael Vaughan weighs in on row

Australia were skittled for just 177 on day one of the first Test against India in Nagpur, with spinner Ravindra Jadeja taking a five-wicket haul before India reached 77-1 in response

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

WATCH: Rahul Dravid exults in celebration after Mohammed Siraj sends Usman Khawaja packing

NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Rahul Dravid exulted in celebration after Mohammed Siraj gave India their first breakthrough early on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

India vs Australia, 1st Test: Australia opt to bat, debut for Suryakumar Yadav and KS Bharat

The coin fell in favour of Australia at the toss on Thursday in Nagpur, and the visiting team's captain Pat Cummins had no hesitation in telling India skipper Rohit Sharma that his team will bat first in the opening Test of the four-match series for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

Head dropped for first Test, Australia to bat

Australia have axed dynamic batter Travis Head for the first Test against India and will bat in Nagpur after Pat Cummins won the toss.

AAP · Feb 9, 2023

Young spinner Murphy to make Test debut against India

Young spinner Todd Murphy has become Australia's 465th Test cricketer after being handed a debut in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Nagpur.

AAP · Feb 9, 2023

Australia spun out as India dominates opening day of first Test in Nagpur

Australia's hopes of a breakthrough Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in India are already in tatters after the hosts dominated day one of the first Test in Nagpur.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

India v Australia: first Test, day one – as it happened

Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets as Australia stumbled to 177 all out with India making 77-1 by stumps in Nagpur

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2023

This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past: Pat Cummins

NAGPUR: Australian cricket teams haven't won a Test series in India for the past 19 years but current skipper Pat Cummins would tell anyone who cares to listen that his unit doesn't carry the baggage of victories and defeats of his predecessors.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023