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Australia in India, 2008, First Test: Day 2 - Zak Attack

Zaheer Khan justified his title of India’s pace spearhead as he overshadowed the much hyped Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, by picking up a 5 wicket haul against his favorite opponents. Australia started the day at 254/4 with Michael ‘Mr Cricket’ Hussey on 46 not out.

Ishant Sharma provided the first breakthrough of the day as he took Shane Watson’s off-stump out of the ground. Haddin joined Hussey and the two built a solid 91 run partnership. It was Ishant who broke through again as Haddin mistimed a drive to VVS Laxman on short cover. Cameron White, making his test debut, was the next to follow at only 6. Ishant now had 3 for the day and 4 for the match.

Brett Lee then proved to be a thorn for India as he got involved in an important 59 run wicket for the 8th wicket. Zak then struck and cleared the tail in no time. Australia were reduced from 421/7 to 430/10 in a matter of 2 overs.

Watch Day 1 and Day 2 highlights

Mike Hussey once again proved his worth in gold as he made a crucial 146 runs. The man, otherwise known as “Mr Cricket”, was all class throughout his innings and was rarely troubled by the famed Indian spin duo of Kumble and Bhajji. Only a special reverse swinging delivery managed to bowl him, but he had given hope to his team who have the rare distinction of coming into this series as underdogs.

Day 1 Highlights

Day 2 Highlights

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