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 the Gabba. The lanky off-spinner from Chennai was favoured over Ravichandran Ashwin, another lanky off-spinner from Chennai. The latter of the two batted through severe back pain at the 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
What a moment for Washington Sundar! His first Test wicket is the superstar Steve Smith! #OhWhatAFeeling@Toyota_Aus | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ZWNJsn0QNN
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 15, 2021
India vs Australia 4th Test: Washington Sundar, Sachin Tendulkar form an elite Indian club
Washington Sundar made his Test debut at the age of 21 years and 102 days. By dismissing World No.1 batsman Steve Smith, he claimed his maiden Test wicket. By doing so, Sundar became the 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 the summer of 1991-92, which was of former Australian pacer Merv Hughes in Sydney. At the time, the ‘Master Blaster’ was just 18 years and 253 days old. Meanwhile, cricketer-turned-commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan took his first wicket in Australia at the age of 19 years and 360 days.
Youngest Indian Spinner to Pick a Test Wicket in Australia
— CricBeat (@Cric_beat) January 15, 2021
Sachin Tendulkar - 18yr 253d
Sivaramakrishnan - 19yr 360d
Washington Sundar - 21yr 102d*#INDvsAUS
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 Matthew Wade (45) also provided valuable contributions with the bat. Cameron Green (28*) and captain Tim Paine (38*) will resume Australia’s innings on Day 2.
Washington Sundar’s fellow debutant T Natarajan was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors. He finished the day with figures of 2-63 and Sundar bowled 22 overs to pick 1-63. Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur were also among the wickets for Team India. Here is a look at the highlights from Day 1 of the India vs Australia 4th Test.
India vs Australia live streaming details
For IND vs AUS 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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15:44 IST, January 15th 2021