4th Test Day 1: Natarajan takes 2 on debut to trouble Australia

Thangarasu Natarajan and Washington Sundar snared their first Test wickets as India's injury-depleted bowling attack held Australia to 274-5 on the first day of the series decider at the Gabba.

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   Thangarasu Natarajan arrived in Australia last November as a net bowler for the India squad, never expecting to get a shot at a Test debut Down Under. He celebrated his elevation from backup bowler to cricket's most elite level by taking a pair of key wickets to peg back Australia to 274-5 on the opening day of the series-deciding fourth Test at the Gabba on Friday. (Source: AP)

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   With one ODI and three T20 internationals worth of experience, Natarajan was straight into action, sharing the new ball with Mohammed Siraj, who was leading a bowling attack which had a combined total of 10 Test caps, after the Australians won the toss and decided to bat. (Source: AP)

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   Wade and Labuschange both misjudged his length and top-edged attempted pull shots. Wade was caught at mid-on in Natarajan's 13th over and Labuschagne, after surviving dropped catches on 37 and 48, was finally out for 108 after facing 204 deliveries when he skied one to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant in the rookie bowler's 14th. (Source: AP)

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   Natarajan finished the day with figures of 2-63 from 20 overs. (Source: AP)

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   India only needs to draw at the Gabba to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy, and has relatively strong batting lineup. (Source: AP)