A couple of years ago, the Indian opener, Mayank Agarwal made his Test debut for India and it was the same occasion when India registered their maiden win in a Boxing Day Test in Australia. India is back in Australia for a Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, but without Virat Kohli. However, the Ajinkya Rahane-led team witnessed debuts of pacer Mohammed Siraj and opener Shubman Gill (28 not out) on Saturday, December 26.

As it turns out, both debutants looking in good touch at the field. India’s premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah (4/56) was all praise for Siraj (2/40) who bagged the wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green on Day 1. 

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During the post-match press conference, Bumrah said, “He made his debut, he was very to bowl in the first session [of the 2nd Test], he was waiting for his chance. So, yeah, he’s worked really hard, he’s come up to the ranks. So, yeah, he was bowling well, he was in amidst a good spell.”

He further added, “So, yeah, when he came after lunch, after the first session, so there was not a lot happening. So he bowled with a lot of control and then suddenly he started getting a little bit of movement. So he tried to use the best of it and, you know, playing his first Test match he bowled really well and he showed confidence in using all his skills. So that’s a very heartening sign for us and hopefully, he continues like that.”

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The Indian bowlers bundled Australia out for 195, with brilliant spells from Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin (3/35) despite losing the toss and remained on 36/1 at Stumps Day 1.