Watch: Mohammed Siraj's bail ceremony brings luck to Jasprit Bumrah on first day of fourth Test between AUS and IND

Cricket has always been a sport steeped in tradition and superstition, and the first day of the fourth Test Australia and India The Melbourne Cricket Ground is no exception. Being an Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj When the Australian batsman flips the cue off the stumps Marnus Labuschagne Strike, a ritual believed by some in the cricket world to bring good luck and wickets to the bowlers.

Mohammed Siraj's Superstition: Bail at Work

In the 43rd over of the Australian innings, Siraj approached the stumps and deliberately changed his bodyguard, a move that caught the attention of onlookers. Unfazed, Labuschagne just walked away. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred between the two players. At a similar moment at the Gabba, Labuschagne reversed the change and lost his wicket shortly afterwards. Siraj even jokingly informed Labuschagne of his actions, adding a touch of levity to a tense game. This time, however, Siraj's ritual did not bear immediate fruit.

While Siraj's superstition didn't work for him, it seemed to pave the way for his teammates Jasprit Bumrah. In the 45th over, Bumrah was eliminated. Usman Khawaja Things took a dramatic turn. Khawaja, who scored 57 off 121 balls, tried to pull the ball on a short delivery but the timing was wrong. The ball found its way Kuala Lumpur Rahul At short mid-wicket, Jean Khawaja walks back with a sad smile. This breakthrough was crucial for India as Bumrah continued to show his quality as a match-winner.

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Siraj’s trick 🤝 Bumrah’s magic

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Labuschagne, who scored 72 off 145 balls, looked solid at the crease but eventually fell in the 66th over. washington sundarintroduces offense and lures the batsmen into taking wide shots. Labuschagne failed to reach the goal, his shot was mistimed and was caught by the Indian captain Virat Kohli At the halfway point. The dismissal came immediately after the drinks break and was a big moment for the Indian team as they looked to regain control.

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Australia ends day one strong, but not unscathed

At stumps, Australia showed great strength 311 runs, 6 wickets lost. Steven Smith He remained unbeaten on 68 and showed his quality with five boundaries and six boundaries. Bumrah emerged as a standout performer for India, taking three wickets and scoring crucial breakthroughs. While the day mainly belonged to Australia, India's disciplined bowling ensured that the game remained well-balanced. As both teams prepare for day two, the focus will be on whether India's bowlers can capitalize on the momentum, or whether Australia's lower-ranked side can extend their advantage.

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