'One of the finest' - Twitter lauds Umesh Yadav after fiery spell restricts Australia on Day 2

Following a sedated start in the morning session, Team India roared back into the match thanks to a batting collapse by the Aussies after the first hour on Day 2. Veteran Indian speedster Umesh Yadav was in a menacing mood as he removed the well-set Cameron Green and then knocked over Mitchell Starc with an absolute corker to trigger the collapse.

The tourists were in a strong position after negotiating the first hour of play on the second day without losing any wickets. However, Ravichandran Ashwin opened the floodgates for India, drawing curtains on Peter Handscomb's dogged innings in the very first over after the break. Umesh Yadav, who was drafted into the eleven for the third Test, removed Cameron Green in the next over to derail the Australian innings.

The Indian pacer, buoyed after his first wicket in the match, made a mess of Mitchell Starc's stumps after dishing out an unplayable delivery. Starc's dismissal was Umesh Yadav's 100th Test wicket on Indian soil, joining an elite list of Indian pacers. Ashwin trapped Alex Carey plumb in the front in the next over to expose the Australian tail.

Umesh sent young Todd Murphy back to the hut with a carbon copy of Starc's dismissal, sending his off stump for a cartwheel. He scalped three wickets in a fiery spell of fast bowling, making tremendous use of the reverse swing on offer with the old ball. The Indian pacer, who lost his father last month, was lauded by the Indian fans for his exceptional spell of fast bowling. Nathan Lyon was cleaned up by his counterpart in the next over as Australia lost their last six wickets for just 12 runs.