Ind Vs Aus 4th Test, Day 1: Twitter Reacts As Kuldeep Yadav Help India Earn Opening-Day Honours
Mar 25, 2017 at 9:28 PM
Kuldeep Yadav made a sensational Test debut, picking up 4 wickets for 68 runs to help India claw their way back into the match after a poor start on the first day of the final Test against Australia in Dharamsala. At 144 for 1, the visitors were looking destined to put up a huge score but Yadav took three wickets in quick time to derail their innings.
Steve Smith, who won the toss and correctly decided to bat first, once again led his team from the front by scoring a magnificent ton but did not get the support from the other end as the team from Down Under wasted a brilliant start.
The visitors began their innings poorly with the in-form opener Matt Renshaw departing after scoring just 1 but Warner and Smith shared an unbeaten partnership of 121 runs to help their team walk into the lunch break on 131 for 1. However, the hosts fought back in the next session by taking 4 wickets. Kuldeep was the first bowler to strike when he sent back Warner to put an end to the 134-run partnership. 9 runs later, Shaun Marsh edged an Umesh Yadav delivery straight to the wicketkeeper before Kuldeep dismissed Peter Handscomb and Glenn Maxwell in quick succession to reduce the visitors to 178 for 5. Ashwin then capped off a fine session for the hosts by getting the prized wicket of Smith for 111. Mathew Wade then steadied the ship by scoring a half-century. But just when it looked like the Australian wicketkeeper-batsman has got the measure of the things, he was sent back by Ravindra Jadeja before Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Nathan Lyon to restrict Australia to 300. KL Rahul then saw off the one over without opening the account.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the day’s play:
I am impressed with @imkuldeep18's variations and the way he has started. Keep going strong, this can be your match to shine.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 25, 2017
New mystery guy in the house @imkuldeep18 #Magical. On the other hand brilliant hundred from smith.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Sarcasticdudee/status/845545738570489857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Flive%2Findia-vs-australia-fourth-test-day-1-twitter-reactions-cricket
If Kuldeep Yadav broke anymore partnerships,
He'd be hired by the Anti Romeo squad in UP. #IndvAus
— Shridhar V (@iimcomic) March 25, 2017
Steve Smith and Dalai Lama. They rubbed noses, shook hands, took pics, but completely forgot to discuss how to handle Chinamen. #IndvAus
— Iyeronical (@LosingMotion) March 25, 2017
Australia – 5 for 85
Steve Smith – 0 for 100Goodness me.
— Brett Geeves (@brettygeevz) March 25, 2017
Kuldeep Yadav has set up the series win for India with this performance. What a debut.
— dorku (@Dorkstar) March 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/HitmanCricket/status/845574232184520704
Even the Indians aren't picking Kuldeep Yadav #IndvAus
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 25, 2017
Gotta love cricket. The top 2 ranked bowlers in the world operating and everyone wondering why the debutant isn't bowling! #IndvAus
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 25, 2017
Yadavs demolishing Australia in Dharamshala, Australia should request Modi to bat for them. 😸 #IndvAus
— Rofl Gandhi 2.0 🏹 (@RoflGandhi_) March 25, 2017
Dream Debut for Kuldeep Yadev
Bowling with Number one Bowler!
Bowling against Number one Batsman!
Bowling for number one Test Team!— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 25, 2017
Virat on the field is worth even more than Virat with the bat. #IndvAus
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) March 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/pulak49s/status/845502060275482626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Flive%2Findia-vs-australia-fourth-test-day-1-twitter-reactions-cricket
Rahane right now is – "But Anil bhai said bowl Jadeja-Ashwin for first 10 overs.."#IndvAus
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 25, 2017
Ajinkya Rahane India's 33rd Test captain, has never captained a side in first-class cricket before today!#IndvAus
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 25, 2017
4 years ago Rahane makes debut in 4th Test vs Australia
4 years later Rahane makes captaincy debut in 4th Test vs Australia #IndvAus— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/AllTimeBakchod/status/845508510901252097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportskeeda.com%2Flive%2Findia-vs-australia-fourth-test-day-1-twitter-reactions-cricket
Prediction – Kuldeep Yadav will have a great debut. Aussies should struggle to read him. Best wishes to Team India.#IndvAus
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 25, 2017
Is China ke maal ki lambi guarantee hai.
India’s first ever Test Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav ,shaandaar firki le li Australia ki. pic.twitter.com/WMgFLEor74— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 25, 2017