Fans on Twitter reacted as Australian off-spinner Todd Murphy takes a seven-wicket haul on his debut against India in Nagpur. They lauded the youngster for his staggering performance in his maiden game and said that he literally proved his mettle as a newcomer and was a lot better than experienced players.
Todd Murphy bags a seven-wicket haul on debut against India in Nagpur
Debutant Todd Murphy so far has been a lone light for Australia at the end of a long tunnel in the ongoing first Test against India in Nagpur. On a pitch, where the visitors’ batting lineup struggled, the off-spinner was the biggest positive for them.
After Australia was bundled out for just 177 runs, a superlative effort was required from their end to restrict India to a low total. Although they failed to reduce them to a low total, but a superlative bowling effort was on the show as debutant Murphy lived up to his expectations.
Many eyeballs were raised when Murphy got a nod ahead of the Ashton Agar. But no one would dare to question the selection as such was his impact on the game. The off-spinner bagged a seven-wicket haul and entered the list of best bowling figures on debut.
Murphy drew the first blood for his side in KL Rahul and then didn’t look back as he sent the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Srikar Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammad Shami packing to return with the figures of 7/124 in 47 overs that he bowled.
Fans on Twitter react as Todd Murphy bags a seven-wicket haul on debut against India in Nagpur
As Todd Murphy bags a seven-wicket haul on his debut against India in Nagpur, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the youngster for his staggering effort with the ball and said that he literally proved his mettle as a newcomer and was a lot better than experienced players. Here are some of the reactions:
Todd Murphy scalps seven wickets on his Test debut and gives some positive energy to the Australian camp.#CricketAustralia #INDvAUS #BGT2023 #ToddMurphy #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/559MKq220m
— CricTelegraph (@CricTelegraph) February 11, 2023
Todd Murphy's debut is one for the history books 💪#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/NkHoe2Fshz
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 11, 2023
7 wickets for #toddmurphy on debut, its only an image but his grip is interesting. Lots of off spinners are taught to run the index finger perpendicular to the seam, you cant rip it as hard like this, if you run the side of the end of the forefinger down the seam you can rip it pic.twitter.com/ChvWfT54FA
— Prashant Patel (@ACricketCoach) February 11, 2023
Absolutely amazing stuff Todd Murphy!
Brilliant Gritty Performance.#BorderGavaskarTrophy #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND https://t.co/ulC5m3ubUy— Aishwary Gaonkar (@aishwary31) February 11, 2023
The only reason I want India to bat again in this test is to watch debutant Todd Murphy bowl again 👌
Seems highly unlikely though, your thoughts? #INDvsAUS— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) February 11, 2023
6 years back started off spin, 2 years back first class debut ,now test debut,Calls parents from Aus immediately , they land in 2 days,he picks a fifer in front of them,gets cap from Lyon ,bowls better than him… Life and times of Todd Murphy 🙂 #INDvsAUS
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) February 11, 2023
Impressed with how Todd Murphy has bowled. There's help in the pitch but you still have to pitch it on the right length with the right pace and he's done that consistently, and earned bit of luck. Dream debut for him with family watching from the stands. #INDvAUS #BGT2023 pic.twitter.com/GDJmPlehZH
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 10, 2023
Todd Murphy leads the Australian bunch off the field. Yet another moment to relish for a lifetime for the Murphy household #INDvsAUS https://t.co/kqs0cYDc9s pic.twitter.com/JHgSlR42LZ
— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) February 11, 2023
Been a huge fan of Todd Murphy since I first heard of him five minutes ago and have followed his progress avidly throughout that period. Never stopped believing #INDvAUS
— Anthony Sharwood ❄️ (@antsharwood) February 10, 2023
Todd Murphy is the first Australian spin bowler to take a Test five-wicket haul before their 23rd birthday since 1882.#AUSvIND
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) February 10, 2023
Todd Murphy has bowled brilliantly. For a 22-year-old playing his first Test that too in India & excelling is an incredible feat. Kudos to Australian selectors for playing Murphy over Agar & Swepson
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) February 11, 2023
Phenomenal debut for Todd Murphy. Had very little first class experience prior to this test but that didn't show in his performance. #INDvsAUS
— Pratham K Sharma (@Pratham_KS) February 11, 2023
Much like Aussies claiming top shelf kiwis like phar lap and to a lesser extent Russell Crowe, Bendigo has laid claim to our man Todd Murphy! #Murph #INDvAUS
— Liam Madden (@bigcolt77) February 11, 2023
A memorable performance by Todd Murphy on his debut. Fantastic achievement by debutant. 👏👏
— Maimona (@MaimonaTariq2) February 11, 2023
The Todd Murphy (Axel Foley) selection was bold and he has delivered. What a statement on test debut. Love the celebrations and look forward to many more in the years to come. https://t.co/J9eHmTuAAm
— Oliver Peterson (@oliverpeterson) February 11, 2023
Congrats Todd Murphy on a fantastic debut innings! #AUSvsIND #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/4TDbBWo4ow
— Alex Williams (@alexwilliams282) February 11, 2023
