Published 18:08 IST, February 9th 2023

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma stands in disbelief after KL Rahul's soft dismissal; WATCH

After KL Rahul handed an easy catch to Murphy just before the day's play was about to end, Rohit Sharma was left frustrated by the former's shot selection.

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Indian captain Rohit Sharma was visibly frustrated after his opening partner KL Rahul got dismissed in ongoing first Test match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rahul was removed by Australian debutant Todd Murphy while playing a loose shot in 23rd over of Indian innings. Indian vice-captain was dismissed for just 20 off 71 balls. He was caught and bowled by Murphy. 

After Rahul handed an easy catch to Murphy just before day's play was about to end, Rohit was left frustrated by former's shot selection. In a video shared on BCCI's official website, Rohit was seen shaking his head in disbelief and showing frustration over Rahul's early dismissal when he could have held or end to let India finish day without loss of even a single wicket. Rohit, however, finished day at an unbeaten score of 56 off 69 balls. 

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Click here to watch full video of Rahul's dismissal in first Test match in Nagpur.

India vs Australia: 1st Test

In first innings of match, after winning toss and choosing to bat first, Australia struggled to perform and was dismissed for a mere 177 runs. India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial role with ir exceptional bowling skills as Jadeja took five wickets and Ashwin claimed three.

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opening batsmen for Australia, David Warner and Usman Khawaja, were removed cheaply by Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, providing India with an early advant. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne tried to save Australian team with ir batting, scoring 82 runs toger before Jadeja took three quick wickets. This was Jadeja's first international match after returning from an injury sustained during Asia Cup last year.

Jadeja's excellent performance with ball saw Australia go from 76-2 at lunch to 173-8 after lunch. Ashwin n returned to field to help India bowl out Australia for just 177 runs. Indian openers Rohit and Rahul n put on 76 runs on board before latter was removed. At stumps on Day 1, India are 77/1. Rohit will resume batting for India on Day 2 alongside Ashwin. 

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18:07 IST, February 9th 2023