Published 10:32 IST, January 15th 2021

Washington Sundar has THIS Indian player involved in 4 of his most crucial wickets so far

Washington Sundar got his India career off to a scintillating start by bagging the precious wicket of World No. 2 ranked Test batsman Steve Smith.

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Washington Sundar's journey from being a backup nets bowler to making his debut for India in longest format of game is thing short of spectacular.  Tamil Nadu-based cricketer on Friday became  301st Test player to represent India in Test cricket. Sundar got his India career off to a scintillating start by bagging precious wicket of World . 2 ranked Test batsman Steve Smith.

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Rohit Sharma involved in Washington Sundar's all important wickets across formats

all-rounder tossed up ball which was spinning into Smith's pads. Australian flicked ball towards short midwicket region without realising that re was a fielder placed exactly for that shot. Smith hit ball straight into hands of Rohit Sharma, who grabbed a sharp catch to draw curtain over Smith's innings. Australian . 4 was dismissed after a well-made 36 (77).

tably, Rohit Sharma has been involved in all four of Sundar's important wickets. As far as ODIs and T20Is are concerned, Sundar bagged his first wickets in both formats under Rohit's captaincy. In IPL 2017, when Sundar bagged his first wicket with w erstwhile Rising Pune Supergiant, Rohit was at n-striker's end, although while playing for Mumbai franchise. But w, once again, Rohit was instrumental in helping Sundar claim his maiden Test wicket.

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India vs Australia live score update

Having won toss, Australia opted to bat first. hosts got off to a dismal start as ir opener David Warner was dismissed for 1 in  first over itself off Mohammed Siraj's bowling. Warner's opening partner Marcus Harris, who is playing his first game of series, soon followed as his wicket was claimed by Shardul Thakur for 5. Smith and Marnus Labuschagne n steadied ship with a 70-run partnership before Smith got out, leaving Australia at 87/3 after 34.1 overs. At time of publishing this article, Australia reached 154-3 at Tea with Labuschagne batting on 73 and Matw Wade unbeaten on 27.

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India vs Australia 4th Test live streaming details

For India vs Australia 4th Test live telecast in India, fans can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:30 AM (IST). For India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia.  live streaming of India vs Australia 4th Test will be available for fans on  SonyLIV app.

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SOURCE: WASHINGTON SUNDAR INSTAGRAM

10:32 IST, January 15th 2021