The Indian cricket team came into the Brisbane Test ravaged by injuries but slightly confident. The Australian cricket team came into the comfort of their Gabba fortress with plenty of questions about their batting. The situation on the opening day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Brisbane was a reflection of the current state of mind on both sides. The Indian bowling attack, having a combined experience of five Tests, struck early blows. Yet again, just like in Sydney, Australia’s core of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith steadied the ship and stitched a confident stand as Australia headed into the lunch session at 65/2.
Before the toss, there was plenty of action and history. T Natarajan and Washington Sundar became the 300th and 301st players to play for India in Tests and it represented the first time that India had used 20 players in the squad for one whole tour. Australia won the toss and batted as India confirmed that Ravichandran…