Who said what: World reacts to Kuldeep's dream spell, Smith's masterclass

Despite the presence of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, debutant Kuldeep Yadav shone the brightest for the Indian team on the opening day of the final Test at Dharamsala, coming up with a stupendous display of chinaman bowling to send the Australian middle order in a tizzy. Steve Smith soldiered on from one end, helping himself to his 20^th Test hundred, and was the backbone of the first innings. Matthew Wade dug in to give some lower order resistance, pushing the score to 300.

Debutant Kuldeep Yadav, beaming with happiness, spoke after the day’s play:

“It is a dream come true for me. Playing Test cricket and performing like this, couldn’t ask for more. I was nervous in the first few overs, but later it felt normal. Still feels like I am playing Ranji Trophy. The last few months I have been working on my fitness and it has helped with my bowling. In the last month, I have been with Anil (Kumble) and Virat, they always motivate me in the nets. I just bowled wicket-to-wicket and used my variations. I was working on my variations since I started to play cricket; the wrong 'uns, flippers and chinaman. I set a plan for Handscomb. I showed him I was bowling the wrong 'un, but bowled the chinaman. I knew he (Maxwell) was going to go for it and I stuck to my line and wanted to make him uncomfortable”.

Here’s how the Twitterati reacted to first day’s play:

Sachin Tendulkar

I am impressed with @imkuldeep18's variations and the way he has started. Keep going strong, this can be your match to shine.

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 25, 2017

Michael Vaughan

20 Test Tons in only his 54th Test ... !!!!!! Really concerns me how good @stevesmith49 is ... #INDvAUS

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 25, 2017

Tom Moody

Watching from Perth airport without sound, can't help but sense India look rudderless in this 1st session. #INDvAUS

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 25, 2017

Damien Fleming

Watching from Perth airport without sound, can't help but sense India look rudderless in this 1st session. #INDvAUS

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 25, 2017

Virender Sehwag

Is China ke maal ki lambi guarantee hai.India's first ever Test Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav ,shaandaar firki le li Australia ki. pic.twitter.com/WMgFLEor74

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 25, 2017

Rohit Sharma

New mystery guy in the house @imkuldeep18 #Magical. On the other hand brilliant hundred from smith.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 25, 2017

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