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What a comeback for Indian pacer Ishant Sharma!
Following his debacle stint in the past few tours, it's a breather to see Ishant Sharma spring back to form in this crucial test against the Kiwis.
Brilliantly exploiting the seaming conditions, he knocked a career-best 6/51 as India took early control of the final Test by skittling out the black hats for a paltry 192 in the first innings on Friday.
Sharma provided a rationale for captain MS Dhoni's decision to make him bowl first on a green top. And quite so, the lanky pacer kept the host batsmen on their toes with his testing line and length.
Upcoming pacer Mohammed Shami (4/70) also added to India's dominating performance on the first day as he dismissed key wickets of Kane Williamson (47) and debutant James Neesham (33) at crucial points.
Opener Shikhar Dhawan was a treat to watch as he hit an attacking unbeaten half-century, driving India 100/2 at close. India is trailing by 92 runs.
AW: Suchorita Choudhury
