VVS Laxman, Rishabh Pant, Australia vs India 2018/19
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Indian National Cricket team opener Mayank Agarwal hailed Cheteshwar Pujara as he continued to score runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. Meanwhile, the visitors dominated day one of the last Test as they posted 303 for four at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Cheteshwar Pujara was fantabulous stroked his third century of the summer Thursday to put India in a commanding position. He remained unbeaten on 130 runs while Hanuma Vihari went at stumps on 39 runs. Previously, Mayank Agarwal provided India with a brilliant start scoring 77 runs.

The visitors lead the series 2-1 after winning the opening clash in Adelaide and the third one in Melbourne. Australia claimed victory in Perth. Mayank Agarwal, while speaking with the reporters admitted that they are happy with their situation at the end of the first day.

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We are very happy, although we would have liked to be only three down. That said 300 for four on the first day, choosing to bat, I think we are in a great position,” said Agarwal.

Although Mayank Agarwal departed at 77, Cheteshwar Pujara continued to bring the 18th century of his career. Agarwal admitted that it was great to watch Pujara grind the Australian bowlers from the other end.

It’s great to watch him bat from the other end, the way he grinds the bowlers. He understands his strengths and he sticks with that. He’s very tight with his defence and just waits for the bad ball to come,” Agarwal concluded.

India will now like to capitalise on the great start and post a massive first innings score to put the hosts on the backfoot.

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