India’s 22nd Test venue recreated scenes long forgotten and only reserved for the shorter format of the game. The overflowing, bustling, raucous crowd lent the first day’s play a touch of unreal, forcing many to banish the thought that Test cricket is dead. The contest on display, unlike what has happened throughout this three-match Test series, swung India’s way on the first day itself. Kohli, for the third time in succession, won this battle, soaring India’s chances for a clean sweep in the series. There was a bit of turn but not to the extent to force a batsman into long bouts of defense and self-doubt.

Source: Hindustan Times October 08, 2016 11:42 UTC