By: Sarwar Alam
Powerhouse Indian pair Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli built on an impressive 76 from debutant Mayank Agarwal to pile pain on Australia in the crunch third Test Wednesday. On a docile, batsman-friendly Melbourne Cricket Ground wicket, India ground their way to 215 for two at stumps on day one with the rock-like Pujara not out 68 and superstar Kohli unbeaten on 47 as the bowlers toiled in hot conditions for little reward. Pat Cummins was the pick of the attack, taking two for 40. India came into the Boxing Day clash with a new pair of inexperienced openers after the misfiring Murali Vijay…
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