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India made a forgettable start to their campaign in the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, after star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a golden duck. After winning the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma opted to bat first, but the decision quickly backfired.
Australia`s left-arm fast bowler, Mitchell Starc, made an immediate impact with a full, swinging delivery that angled in towards the leg stump. Jaiswal, in an attempt to cover the line of the ball, moved too far across the crease, leaving his legs exposed. The ball struck him on the shin, right in front of the stumps. Umpire Marais Erasmus did not hesitate for a second and raised his finger to signal the dismissal.
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Jaiswal, clearly frustrated by the early setback, engaged in a brief discussion with his batting partner KL Rahul, but ultimately chose not to review the decision. With no second opinions, he trudged back to the dressing room, leaving the Indian side reeling at 0/1. The dismissal was a bitter blow for the young opener, who had been in excellent form leading up to the match.
First ball, first wicket! Yashasvi Jaiswal departs for a golden duck 🦆. What a dramatic start to the match! #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/KxdTbUd9PD
— Vipul Goyal (@GipulVoyal) December 6, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s golden duck marked a stark contrast to his heroics in the first Test in Perth. In that match, he had played a key role in India’s comprehensive 295-run victory, bouncing back from a first-innings duck to score a magnificent 161 in the second innings. His resilience and ability to perform under pressure were instrumental in India’s dominant victory, which gave them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
This early setback in Adelaide put India on the backfoot, especially after the high expectations surrounding Jaiswal’s recent form. His failure, however, did not overshadow the larger context of the series. India had shown tremendous character in the first Test, and despite this early hiccup, the team’s hopes remained high.
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