1st Test: India v Australia at Bangalore, Oct 6-10, 2004 /

Once upon a twinkle-toed debut

Feb 21, 2013: A little over eight years ago, a young Australian made a dream debut in Bangalore. Now he returns as captain

First Test

India v Australia

2005:

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Hawks, kites and the last rites

Oct 10, 2004: Andrew Miller savours the fifth day's play at Bangalore

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Hawks, kites and the last rites

Oct 10, 2004: Andrew Miller savours the fifth day's play at Bangalore

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

'We can come back': Ganguly

Oct 10, 2004: Sourav Ganguly remained cautiously optimistic about the remaining three matches, but admitted that a much-improved display would be needed if India were to retain their grip on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

'You've got to work hard': Gilchrist

Oct 10, 2004: Adam Gilchrist led Australia magnificently as they took a 1-0 lead in this series with a comprehensive win in Bangalore

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

'You've got to work hard': Gilchrist

Oct 10, 2004: Adam Gilchrist led Australia magnificently as they took a 1-0 lead in this series with a comprehensive win in Bangalore

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

The saving grace of defeat

Oct 10, 2004: The saving grace of defeat is that it invariably brings lessons

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

'We can come back': Ganguly

Oct 10, 2004: Sourav Ganguly remained cautiously optimistic about the remaining three matches, but admitted that a much-improved display would be needed if India were to retain their grip on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore

The best-laid plans

Oct 10, 2004: Carrying a dossier that has gained weight regularly since the disastrous end to the 2001 series, the Australians were rewarded by playing to their plan

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Sehwag fined 65% of match fee for dissent

Oct 10, 2004: Virender Sehwag has been fined 65% of his match fee by Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, after being found guilty of violating section 2.2 of the Code of Conduct

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Sehwag fined 65% of match fee for dissent

Oct 10, 2004: Virender Sehwag has been fined 65% of his match fee by Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, after being found guilty of violating section 2.2 of the Code of Conduct

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Australia win by 217 despite Indian resistance

Oct 10, 2004: Australia completed a comfortable win in the Bangalore Test, although India's lower order battled bravely on the final day

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Sehwag in hot water

Oct 9, 2004: Virender Sehwag, the Indian opener, was summoned for a disciplinary hearing by Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, after disputing the decision that led to dismissal in today's play in the first Test at Bangalore

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Sehwag in hot water

Oct 9, 2004: Virender Sehwag, the Indian opener, was summoned for a disciplinary hearing by Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, after disputing the decision that led to dismissal in today's play in the first Test at Bangalore

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

'It isn't over yet - we need four wickets'

Oct 9, 2004: As Australia closed in on a crushing victory in the first Test at Bangalore, a contented Australian coach, John Buchanan, faced the media at the close of the fourth day

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Everything according to plan

Oct 9, 2004: Verdict day 4

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Everything according to plan

Oct 9, 2004: Verdict day 4

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Well and truly Scrooged

Oct 9, 2004: The Australian pressure came from all angles and India could not cope

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Aussies poised for a crushing victory

Oct 9, 2004: Australia stood on the brink of a thoroughly deserved victory in the first Test after the old firm of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, bowling together against India for the first time since 2001, brought about a top-order collapse to leave India