Pune, Feb 23 (CRICKETNMORE) Australia lost opener David Warner before reaching 84/1 by lunch break on the opening day of the first cricket Test against India at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday.

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Skipper Steve Smith (1 not out) and Shaun Marsh (1 not out) were at the crease when the umpires called for the close of the morning session.

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Electing to bat after winning the toss, the visitors were off to a brilliant start with opener Matt Renshaw (36 retired hurt) and Warner (38) putting on 82 runs before being separated by pacer Umesh Yadav.

Brioef Scores: Australia 1st innings: 84/1 (David Warner 38, Matt Renshaw 36 retd hurt, Steve Smith 1 not out, Shaun Marsh 1 not out, Umesh Yadav 1/1) vs India.

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