The run out of India skipper Virat Kohli was “massive” and it turned to be a momentum-shifting moment, says Nathan Lyon as the hosts snared quick wickets towards the end of the opening day of the first Test to walk off the field smiling on Thursday.
India looked pretty settled at 188 for three when a terrible mix-up between Ajinkya Rahane and Kohli resulted in run out of the Indian captain, who made 74. When the day’s proceedings ended, India were 233 for six.
“It was massive. A wicket like that, run out, specially of Virat is massive. It was good to be back on board after the Ashes. He was batting pretty well, so happy with that,” Lyon said after the day’s play.
Lyon said the Australian dressing room was happy with the way things panned out for them on Thursday. “Definitely satisfying, but we can get a lot better. We are very happy with where we are at but can keep pushing the boundaries and keep getting better as a bowling unit. We are happy, but still lot of work to do,” Lyon, who dismissed Pujara, said.