Published 15:44 IST, January 15th 2021

Washington Sundar joins THIS elite club led by Sachin Tendulkar after Steve Smith wicket

On Day 1 of the 4th Test, Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar sent Steve Smith back to the pavilion to claim the first wicket of his Test career on his debut.

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Washington Sundar made his Test debut on Friday, December 15 against Australia at Gabba. lanky off-spinner from Chennai was favoured over Ravichandran Ashwin, ar lanky off-spinner from Chennai. latter of two batted through severe back pain at SCG before adding to India’s nightmare campaign in Australia which has seen several player injuries already.

India vs Australia 4th Test: Washington Sundar gets Steve Smith

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India vs Australia 4th Test: Washington Sundar, Sachin Tendulkar form an elite Indian club

Washington Sundar made his Test debut at of 21 years and 102 days. By dismissing World .1 batsman Steve Smith, he claimed his maiden Test wicket. By doing so, Sundar became third youngest Indian spinner to take a Test wicket in Australia after former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan.

Sachin Tendulkar picked up his first Test wicket in Australia during his first-ever trip Down Under in summer of 1991-92, which was of former Australian pacer Merv Hughes in Sydney. At time, ‘Master Blaster’ was just 18 years and 253 days old. Meanwhile, cricketer-turned-commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan took his first wicket in Australia at of 19 years and 360 days.

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India vs Australia 4th Test updates

Australia scored 274-5 in 87 overs before stumps on Day 1. Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fifth Test ton and his first against India by scoring 108 from 204 balls. Steve Smith (36) and Matw Wade (45) also provided valuable contributions with bat. Cameron Green (28*) and captain Tim Paine (38*) will resume Australia’s innings on Day 2.

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Washington Sundar’s fellow debutant T Natarajan was pick of bowlers for visitors. He finished day with figures of 2-63 and Sundar bowled 22 overs to pick 1-63. Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur were also among wickets for Team India. Here is a look at highlights from Day 1 of India vs Australia 4th Test.

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India vs Australia live streaming details

For IND vs AUS live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of fourth Test is also available for fans on SonyLIV app. India vs Australia 4th Test match is being played at Gabba in Brisbane between January 15 and 19.

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15:44 IST, January 15th 2021