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 of their first innings.
In reply, India cruised to 77/1 to dominate Day 1 of the opening Check 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.
Earlier, Australia skipper Pat Cummins gained the toss and opted to bat on a tough floor. The touring occasion 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 in opposition to 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 long run. In the meantime, Jadeja’s spin associate Ashwin claimed 3 wickets for 42 runs. The correct-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 Check debut alongside wicket-keeper Okay S Bharat.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
I am fireproof, there’s nothing you are able to do.
So run away, trigger I am right here to remain.WHAT. A. COMEBACK. SIR. JADEJA. 🔥#INDvAUS #RavindraJadeja | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/2OzqXQiunw
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 9, 2023
Sir ravindra jadeja in right this moment’s match:#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/sPVTpP71lN
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 9, 2023
Effectively… I assume Sir Jadeja is again! #INDvAUS
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) 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
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 9, 2023
Ravindra Jadeja 🔥#WTC23 | #INDvAUS | 📝 https://t.co/rzMJy0hUFm pic.twitter.com/gax6JNDPd2
— ICC (@ICC) 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 Check cricket – Ashwin & Jadeja. pic.twitter.com/jax0L6dgbJ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 9, 2023
Steve Smith: 👍🏽
Sir Jadeja: ☝🏽A chitti story in 4️⃣ footage#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 Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 9, 2023
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