India opener Agarwal survives a barrage to take his chance


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 03 Jan 2019

India's Cheteshwar Pujara (L) receives treatment after being hit by a delivery from Australia's Mitchell Starc on day one of the fourth test match between Australia and India at the SCG in Sydney, Australia, January 3, 2019. AAP/Dan Himbrechts/via REUTERS

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Cheteshwar Pujara grabbed the headlines on Thursday with his third century of the series against Australia but Mayank Agarwal's innings of 77 was another bright spot for India on a day when pretty much everything went right for the tourists.

India might be riding high at number one on the world test rankings, and on the evidence of day one at the Sydney Cricket Ground look set to win a first test series in Australia, but the opening partnership has been a problematic area.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Cricket

Cricket-Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule
Cricket-Pakistan withdraw injured Rizwan, Irfan from NZ series
Cricket-Stoinis still keen to represent Australia despite loss of central contract
Cricket-India's Jaiswal sends timely reminder ahead of T20 World Cup
Cricket-Bowlers with 'X-factor' will hold key in T20 World Cup, says Sammy
Cricket-Kohli unhappy with umpire after new full toss review method rules him out
Cricket-Hyderabad's Abhishek says rapport with Head behind top-order fireworks
Cricket-Rahul can play himself into World Cup spot with IPL heroics, says Uthappa
Cricket-England's Archer desperate to avoid another stop-start year
Cricket-India's Pant boosts his World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass

Others Also Read