India's Cheteshwar Pujara (R) celebrates his century with captain Virat Kohli applauding on day two of the third test match between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, December 27, 2018. AAP/Hamish Blairvia REUTERS
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Cheteshwar Pujara's century formed the backbone of a dominant Indian batting display before Australia's openers survived a few nervous overs as the home side reached eight without loss at the end of a scorching day two in the third test on Thursday.
Marcus Harris was five not out, with Aaron Finch on three as Australia started their response to India's 443 for seven total, with the home bowlers made to toil until half an hour before stumps on a grudging Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) wicket.
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