Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Steve Smith crossed double-figures for the primary time within the sequence and performed a counter-attacking sport, as he remained not out on 31 on the finish of the day.
Australia ended the rain-hit first day in Sydney on 166/2 in 55 overs, with debutant Will Pucovski and Marnus Labuschagne impressing with high quality outings. While Pucovski exploited the sunny situations and conducive batting pitch to attain 62, Labsuchagne remained unbeaten on 67.
Steve Smith, who had been going by a lean patch because the starting of the Test sequence, lastly crossed double-figures and performed a counter-attacking sport, as he remained not out on 31 on the finish of the day.
Smith performed spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja significantly nicely, and attacked the quick bowlers.
In a post-match interplay, Smith revealed that he needed to place Ashwin underneath strain and was glad along with his efficiency thus far.
I’m good, good to spend a little bit of time on the market, good to sew in a partnership with Marnus. I needed to place him (Ashwin) underneath somewhat little bit of strain which I have never achieved this sequence,” mentioned Smith.
“Was just trying to hold the grip a bit tighter, I’ve been struggling, so I was getting into good positions today. Was good to get a couple of boundaries early. Marnus played well, hopefully we go along well tomorrow.”
Earlier, Australia had gained the toss and opted to bat in Sydney. David Warner, who’s making a comeback for the Australian aspect, didn’t impress as he was dismissed on 5.
Navdeep Saini, who’s making his Test debut, dismissed fellow debutant Pucovksi for Australia’s second wicket.
The Day 1 of the Test was largely marred by rains in Sydney, as almost 4 hours of play was misplaced attributable to constant drizzling.
The four-match sequence is at the moment stage at 1-1.
