BENGALURU (Reuters) - Australia lost two wickets in an enthralling morning session against a rejuvenated bowling display from India to reach 87 for two at lunch in the second test at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. India depended heavily on off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to weave some early magic after his Australian counterpart Nathan Lyon picked up eight wickets for 50 on the first day. The fall of Warner spurred the Indian side as they came hard at Renshaw and Australia captain Steve Smith. Ishant Sharma's hostile spell of fast bowling troubled Smith time and again but Australia managed to keep India at bay for more than 20 overs with a second-wicket stand of 30. After a 10-over spell by Ashwin, during which he conceded just eight runs for the wicket of Warner, India captain Virat Kohli brought on left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja.

Source: The Star March 05, 2017 06:11 UTC