India vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 1

Australian cricketers stand for the national anthem before the commencement of play.

Virat Kohli and Steven Smith during the toss on Day 1 of the 1st Test between Australia and India in Pune.

David Warner blended caution with aggression to handle the spin-friendly conditions with a degree of confidence.

Ashwin bowled testing spells through the course of Day 1 and picked up the crucial scalp of Smith.

Renshaw showed the required batting aptitude to accumulate a resolute half-century.

The Indian cricketers celebrate after bagging the scalp of Shaun Marsh.

Steven Smith played a measured hand before losing his wicket to Ashwin.

Umesh Yadav bowled with verve and purpose to take four scalps.

India struck at regular intervals to reduce the visitors to 205 for 9.

Mitchell Starc crunched as flurry of shots to compose an entertaining fifty.

Mitchell Starc soaks in the applause after compiling a vital unbeaten half-century.