India ride Sharma ton and 50s to forge strong leadAFP, NAGPUR, IndiaSkipper Rohit Sharma yesterday hit a brave 120 on a turning Nagpur pitch as India extended their lead to 144 despite Australia debutant Todd Murphy’s five wickets in the opening Test. India were 321-7 at stumps with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja proving his worth for the second straight day of his international return with an unbeaten 66. India captain and opener Rohit Sharma celebrates passing 100 on day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Nagpur, India, yesterday. Murphy stood out for the tourists with remarkable control to knock off stalwarts of India cricket, including Virat Kohli, caught behind for 12. Axar hit eight boundaries en route to his second Test 50.

Source: Taipei Times February 11, 2023 09:20 UTC