Journalism of Courage
Kuldeep Yadav, making his Test debut, was spectacular with the ball as he led India's fightback with brilliant display of wrist-spin bowling. Kuldeep was always touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket and on the first day of the Test he lived up to his reputation by picking up four wickets.
Skipper Steve Smith and opener David Warner forged a 134-run second wicket stand for the tourists after seamer Umesh Yadav broke through Matt Renshaw's defence to knock off his stumps. (Source: PTI)
Australian skipper Steve Smith scored his 20th Test hundred, third hundred of the series and seventh as a captain. His 173-ball knock had 14 fours and a 134-run partnership with David Warner, who scored his 24th Test half-century. (Source: Reuters)
India seamer Umesh Yadav came up with something amazing as he knocked off Matt Renshaw's stumps in the second over of Australia's first innings. He returned with the bowling figures of 2/69. (Source: AP)
Virat Kohli, who was not included in the squad after he sustained a shoulder injury during the third Test hundred. (Source: PTI)
Matthew Wade was impressive with the bat as he showed resistance against the Indian bowlers. Wade scored his fourth Test half-century and helped Australia reach 300. (Source: AP)
Ajinkya Rahane showed that he is unique as a leader. (Source: PTI)
Ravindra Jadeja continued to show his class as he bowled out Matthew Wade with a brilliant delivery. Jadeja and Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a wicket apiece. (Source: AP)
