Murphy claims five-for but India in full control
Todd Murphy has spun his way to a five-wicket haul on Test debut but India remain in full control of the Border-Gavaskar series opener after day two in Nagpur.
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Australia endure disastrous start to India Test series
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Spinner Murphy takes key wicket on Test debut
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Jones arrival fuels Harry Wilson’s World Cup hopes
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Marcus Harris sends message as Vics find Shield form
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