Kolkata, Nov 14
Kuldeep Yadav said that sticking to his stump-hitting method and drawing from recent preparation against South Africa were central to his success on a slow and demanding Eden Gardens pitch, as India bowled out the visitors for 159 on the opening day of the first Test on Friday.
Bumrah, meanwhile, was at his lethal best, returning 5 for 27 to dismantle South Africa after their promising start. His incisive spells triggered collapses at vital junctures, leaving India firmly in control by stumps.
With Mohammed Siraj (2 for 47) and Axar Patel (1 for 21) also contributing, India’s well-rounded bowling effort ensured South Africa squandered the advantage of winning the toss