T Natarajan, Washington Sundar replicate THIS Rahul Dravid-VVS Laxman feat in Brisbane

The India vs Australia 4th Test match went underway on Friday at the Gabba. Marred with injuries, the Indian team management opted for two debutants in their playing XI with T Natarajan and Washington Sundar. Moreover, they also included limited-overs specialist Shardul Thakur in their line-up, who played only one Test in his career prior to the ongoing one.

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India vs Australia 4th Test: T Natarajan, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur pick their maiden Test wickets

Shardul Thakur, who bowled only 1.4 overs on his Test debut back in October 2018, picked up his maiden Test wicket against Australia on Day 1 of the series-deciding Test match. He sent Australian opener Marcus Harris back to the pavilion in the opening hour of the day itself. Later, debutants T Natarajan and Washington Sundar also collected their maiden Test wickets by dismissing Matthew Wade and Steve Smith respectively.  

With three Indian bowlers picking up their maiden Test wickets in the same innings, the aforementioned occasion became the fifth of such instance in India’s Test history apart from their inaugural match in 1932.

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The last time three Indian bowlers took their first Test wickets in the same innings was back in 2002 against West Indies in St John’s. At the time, Indian top-order batsman Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Wasim Jaffer were among the wicket-takers as all 11 cricketers were brought on to bowl by then captain Sourav Ganguly at some point of the innings.

As West Indies piled up 629-9d, Rahul Dravid dismissed Ridley Jacobs to claim the only Test wicket of his career. VVS Laxman sent tail-ender Adam Sanford back to the pavilion to pick the first of his two career wickets. On the other hand, Wasim Jaffer returned with figures of 2-18 to claim the only two wickets of his Test career.

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India vs Australia 4th Test updates

Australia reached 274-5 before stumps on Day 1. Cameron Green (28*) and captain Tim Paine (38*) partnered up for an unbroken 61-run stand and the two cricketers will resume Australia’s innings on Day 2 (Saturday, January 16).

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

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