India vs Australia, 1st Test: 6 Key Takeaways

It is 1-0 in India's Favour
It is 1-0 in India's Favour

#4 Pujara could be 'The Man'

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Australia v India - 1st Test: Day 1
Australia v India - 1st Test: Day 1

There was only one thing Tim Paine had to say about Pujara after the match, "He just doesn't give you any chance".

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Which could be one of the biggest headaches for the Australian team in this series because if the first Test was any indication then this series is going to be decided by the finest of margins and if there is one batsman in both the sides who has shown the temperament to actually just stick around the crease for ridiculously long periods of time without any intention of throwing his wicket away then that has to be Pujara.

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It was his innings and his composure that was the difference between India winning and India losing this match.

He has made some changes to his batting as well and brought in a few shots against the quicks which have helped him put a few away and keep the scoreboard ticking.

In a series of smaller margins, Pujara could be the guy the Indian batting revolves around

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