Australia's fast bowling cartel took the bulk of the plaudits as they tore through India's much-vaunted batting line-up in a crushing 122-run win on day four of the first Test at the MCG.
After being bowled out for 240 this morning to set the tourists 292 runs to win, James Pattinson, Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus worked over Sachin Tendulkar and co as India meekly folded for 169 to hand Australia a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
The rot set in early when dangerous opener Virender Sehwag fell for 7 just before lunch and from there it was a virtual procession for the Australian bowlers.
"Everyone's been pretty critical of us to tell you the truth over the last few months, we haven't done a whole lot wrong," Ricky Ponting told Grandstand.
"We've been very competitive every game that we've played.
"The loss to New Zealand wasn't one of our finest days but when you can bounce back and win a Test match like this it says a lot about the team."
More to follow.
Tags: sport, cricket, melbourne-3000, vic, australia First posted December 29, 2011 16:54:51
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