IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1 Live Updates: Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj strike early to put India in front; Aus 29/2

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1 Live Updates – Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj strike early to put India in front; Aus 29/2: Siraj strikes in the first over to send Warner back to the pavilion, while Shardul Thakur strike in his first over to remove Marcus Harris to Put India on top. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu duo of Washington Sundar and T Natarajan make their Test debuts as they replace injured Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth and final Test of the series in Brisbane. Earlier, Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first at their fortress- the Gabba.

6:10 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

OUT! Another one bites the dust and this time it’s Marcus Harris, who is sent back by Shardul Thakur. A nice inswinger by Thakur and Harris hits it straight to Washington at square leg. Both the openers back now. Marcus Harris c Washington Sundar b Thakur 5(23), Aus 17/2

Perfect start!

Maiden Test wicket for @imShard and maiden Test catch for @Sundarwashi5. The fast bowler strikes off his first ball in the match. Harris gone for 5. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND

Details – https://t.co/OgU227P9dp pic.twitter.com/IoM7LNbca2

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2021

6:00 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

Australia 16/1 after 6 overs: Marcus Harris and Marnus Labuschagne give some stability to Australia after they lost Warner in the first over. Meanwhile, Siraj and debutant Natarajan are bowling the first spell for India and giving the batsmen hard time with their swing and pace.

5:35 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

OUT! Edgedddd and gone! Big Wicket as Siraj removed Warner in the very first over of the game. Fullish delivery angling across just outside off stump and Rohit Sharma takes a superb diving catch at second slip following thick edge by Warner. Warner c Rohit b Siraj 1(4), Aus 4/1

5:30 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

David Warner and Marcus Harris come out to open for India as Mohammed Siraj bowls first over for India.

5:25 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

The Australian team giving Nathan Lyon a Guard of Honour on the occasion of his 100th Test. The teams are lining up for the anthems.

5:20 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

Australia skipper Tim Paine says “The pitch looks a lot drier than it normally does this early, and there’s already one big crack running down the middle.”

5:10 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

Let’s hear it for @Sundarwashi5, who gets his #TeamIndia 🧢 from @ashwinravi99. He stayed back after the white-ball format to assist the team and is now the proud holder of cap number 301. 💪🙌 pic.twitter.com/DY1AwPV0HP

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2021

 

5:00 am: Ind vs Aus 4th Test Live Updates

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Mayank Agarwal, Rishabh Pant(w), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan

Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Tim Paine(w/c), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

The stuff dreams are made of. A perfect treble for @Natarajan_91 as he is presented with #TeamIndia‘s Test 🧢 No. 300. It can’t get any better! Natu is now an all-format player. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/cLYVBMGfFM

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2021

Let’s hear it for @Sundarwashi5, who gets his #TeamIndia 🧢 from @ashwinravi99. He stayed back after the white-ball format to assist the team and is now the proud holder of cap number 301. 💪🙌 pic.twitter.com/DY1AwPV0HP

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2021