Aus vs Ind, 2014-15 Photos

MCG Test: Steve Smith Denies India Honours on Day 1

December 26, 2014 10:55

Indian bowlers had a field day at the MCG, picking Australian wickets at regular intervals. Steve Smith arrived to halt their progress in an engaging day of cricket.

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Steve Smith was among the runs again as he finished unbeaten on 72 as Australia reached 259/5 vs India at stumps on Day 1 of MCG Test (All images AP and AFP)
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India had an excellent start to the Boxing Day Test as Umesh Yadav dismissed him for a duck.
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Opener Chris Rogers had a tentative start to his innings following Warner's early departure.
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Shane Watson, who last scored a 50-plus knock in 2013's Boxing Day Ashes Test vs England, too decided to bide his time as Indian bowlers were accurate in their line and length.
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As the partnership began to build, Indian bowlers began to err in line and length. Rogers took advantage of that and got some shots going.
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Shane Watson too started to play his shots as Indian bowlers failed to find a way to break their stand.
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Watson and Rogers took Australia to 94/1 at lunch, ensuring India don't run away with the honours in the beginning of the MCG Test.
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Post-lunch, Australia lost Watson and Rogers in quick succession. Shami got Rogers caught behind while Ashwin trapped Watson in front of the stumps.
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Steve Smith once again came Australia's rescue.
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Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh began to build a partnership but Shami struck to remove Marsh after Tea. Marsh fell for 32.
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Umesh Yadav dismissed debutant Joe Burns (13) to leave Steve Smith stranded and put pressure on Australia towards the end of the day.
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Brad Haddin was served a lot of short deliveries and he took a few blows to his body. Yet, he remained defiant and finished unbeaten on 23, adding a vital 43-run stand with Smith.

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