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Cricket News: Twitter reactions: Jadeja five-for as India dominate Australia | Twitter reactions to day 1 of Nagpur Test between India & Australia
When Australia “won” the first session thanks to a recovery from Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, they just won it. When India win a session, they completely dominate and turn the game in their favour.
It was the case on day one of the Nagpur Test, where Australia’s worst nightmares were realised. On a pitch that made for some gripping (pun intended) viewing, Australia could not provide enough resistance and then bowled poorly to make matters worse.
After winning what everyone believed to be the crucial toss, Australia had the opportunity to bat first on a spinning pitch that had no gremlins in it, by any means. But, it was the Indian seamers who kicked things off, followed by Ravindra Jadeja who was unstoppable once he broke the threatening Labuschagne-Smith stand.
Jadeja’s comeback is a terrific one. Out for five months with a serious knee injury, Jadeja bowled as if he was never away, landing nearly 75% of his deliveries on a good length. His mix of deliveries that spun versus going straight was a delight to watch, with even the great Steve Smith done by a straight one.
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Twitter reactions: Jadeja headlines India dominance
He and Ashwin, who himself went past 450 Test wickets, were simply terrific. Australia’s lower order provided no resistance as they were bowled out for 177, shedding further spotlight on the selectors’ controversial decision to leave out Travis Head. Then, Rohit Sharma turned it on, taking advantage of an off-colour Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon to put India in a commanding position.
Rohit, who now averages 75.66 in home Tests, will begin day two on 56 not out. Here are some of the Twitter reactions to a day of dominance for India.
It’s a long way back for Australia. A good start was crucial to be competitive in this series, but now they are well behind the eight ball.
Certainly India’s match to lose. And they rarely lose at home. Good luck, Australia.
