Jadeja turns on heat as Australia slump to 174 for 8 at tea

Nagpur: Comeback-man Ravindra Jadeja made an impressive return to competitive cricket with a four-wicket burst that reduced Australia to 174 for 8 at tea on the opening day of the first Test, here Thursday.

Jadeja (4/45), who is returning from a knee injury, bowled a probing length and got good assistance from Ravichandran Ashwin (2/41) with as many as six Australian batters falling prey to the relentless pressure put by the spin twins.

Indian spinners’ success nullified the good work of the visitors in the first session.