Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah ensured the comeback of his side by picking up four wickets and complimented well by other bowlers on day one of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday.
After opting to bat first, the Indian batters off to a horrendous start with Nitish Kumar Reddy (41) and Risabh Pant (37) providing some impetus to the Indian innings before they were bundled out for 150.
For Australia, Josh Hazlewood spearheaded the bowling department, picking up four crucial wickets to put India on the back foot.
Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Marsh had grabbed two wickets apiece.
But the Indian bowlers sprung their surprise against the home team and put their batters to the test.
The hosts were struggling on 67 for 7 before the end of day one.
It is pertinent to note that India is playing the first Test without their regular captain Rohit Sharma due to a personal commitment.
The onus is lying on Jasprit Bumrah to make efforts for emerging India as the victor in the Optus Stadium.
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