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Saha conceded that it has been very challenging for him to keep against the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on turning tracks in Pune and Bangalore.
In the match, Aussie spinner Steve O'Keefe claimed 12 wickets for two identical 6-fors as the visitors completed an unlikely 333-run rout inside three days.
The confident Indian side that hoped to overturn their Pune misery, were yet again left dumbstruck by Aussie spin spell. But, this time it was their experienced bowler Nathan Lyon who scalped 8/50.
Kumble said the team did not adapt well to the conditions and that was the reason it lost the first Test match.
But while the result silenced predictions of another Indian whitewash against the Australians, batting legend Tendulkar is convinced the hosts will put it behind them by the time the second Test starts.
Daljit's position will certainly be under threat as this is the second adverse ICC rating in 14 months.
Kohli, who went out on duck for the first time in his Test career in India, scored 13 runs in the second innings as the Aussies continued to maintain an upper hand in the match.
The six categories that ICC gives to Test match pitches are - very good, good, above average, below average, poor and unfit.
Many believe India`s ploy to roll out a turning track backfired on the hosts, who would do well not to ask for a similar pitch as they chase a series-levelling victory in the second test.
Sriram played 8 ODIs for India during early part of the last decade.
A fascinating century from skipper Smith coupled with an unbelievable 12/70 bowling figure by Steve O'Keefe was enough to dismantle the hopes of the No. 1 Test team in the world.
Kohli is obviously a world class player and we expect him to comeback hard, said Smith.
The India captain said it was "criminal" to concede a 155-run first innings lead as it made it too difficult to pull things back.
"If Australia play well, India will win 3-0. That is if Australia play well, otherwise, 4-0," Harbhajan had said.
All the numbers you need to know about India's defeat to Australia in Pune.
Karachi Kings won the last-ball thriller, by chasing down Qalanders's 155.
By virtue of today's win, Aussies have taken a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
With the win, Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
Smith, who survived three dropped catches on Friday, lived dangerously after surviving another spilled chance on 67 and a close lbw appeal on 73.
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