WATCH: Ravindra Jadeja bamboozles Steve Smith with an absolute magnificence – IND vs AUS, 1st Take a look at

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a robust comeback in worldwide cricket on Thursday. The left-armer was out of motion since August 2022 on account of a knee damage and performed a Ranji Trophy recreation to show his health for the continued Take a look at collection in opposition to Australia.

On the opening day of the primary Take a look at in Nagpur, Jadeja picked three huge wickets within the second session of play. He first eliminated Marnus Labuschagne (49) and Matt Renshaw (0) of successive deliveries after which despatched Australia vice-captain Steve Smith (37) again to the pavilion.

In truth, Jadeja bowled an absolute magnificence to do away with the dangerous-looking Smith. All of it occurred on the final ball of the forty second over. Steve tried a ahead defence pondering the ball would flip, but it surely went straight by means of the hole to hit the stumps.

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How about this supply from Ravindra Jadeja to dismiss Steve Smith 👌#INDvsAUS | BT Sport 1 pic.twitter.com/kyv4UjPgFq

— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 9, 2023

The Aussie batter was left surprised after his dismissal, and his response after getting out went viral on social media.

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Some say…he’s nonetheless standing there in disbelief lol #SteveSmith #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/PYBNkq1Mbw

— Gills (@gpricey23) February 9, 2023

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Steve Smith shocked when Ravindra Jadeja cleaned up him, his response says all of it. pic.twitter.com/MTiXqvqWFQ

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 9, 2023

At tea break, Australia have been 173/8, with Peter Handscomb batting on 29 (69) together with tailender Nathan Lyon. Other than Jadeja, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin additionally bagged a few wickets. He outfoxed Alex Carey (36) and Pat Cummins (6) in his second spell.

Earlier, the touring celebration misplaced each their openers – Usman Khawaja and David Warner – within the first three overs of the match. After opting to bat, it was a really poor begin for the World No. 1 Take a look at staff. Although Labuschagne and Smith added an 82-run partnership for the third wicket, they might not final for lengthy in opposition to the brilliance of Jadeja.