NAGPUR: Australian Test debutant Todd Murphy claimed a five-wicket haul to shine on a turning Nagpur pitch in the opening match of the series against India.
The 22-year-old off-spinner got his first Test wicket on Thursday and struck four times on day two to check India’s surge after skipper Rohit Sharma hit 120 for the hosts.
The Victoria-born Murphy trapped fellow debutant Srikar Bharat lbw early in the final session of the day to register his five-for.
The decision was given not out by the on-field umpire, only to be successfully reviewed by the tourists.
Murphy is the fourth Australian off-spinner, including senior partner Nathan Lyon, to grab five or more wickets on debut.
Ton-up Rohit steers India into lead in first Australia Test
His wickets included star batsman Virat Kohli, caught behind for 12.
India have taken a crucial first-innings lead in response to Australia’s 177.
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