Ind vs Aus: Todd Murphy claims 5-wicket haul on his Test debut

Todd Murphy of Australia stole the show on Friday in Nagpur by pulling off an incredible comeback for the visitors.

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In the first Test of the four-match series, Murphy joined KS Bharat and Suryakumar Yadav of India in making their Test debuts.

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At the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Murphy completed a spectacular five-wicket haul in the first innings.

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In Australia's Test squad for the important series against hosts India, Murphy is one of four spinners.

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Murphy had played only seven first-class matches before his Test debut in the series opener between Australia and India.

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