NewsWatch: Virat Kohli appreciates openers after dominant display
Indian openers ended Day 2 on 172 for no loss and a healthy lead of 218 runs.

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NewsIndian openers ended Day 2 on 172 for no loss and a healthy lead of 218 runs.
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