Twitter Reactions: Murali Vijay leads the Indian charge with 8th Test ton

Indian opener Murali Vijay has been a key man for India at the top of the inning since he made his debut in 2008 and settled into the role. He initially struggled with lack of technique against the moving ball and a few flaws here and there but made up for it all with his temperament. Vijay matured his game and now bats with a lot of responsibility. He didn’t look convincing in the last four innings after scoring a century at Rajkot but there was a sense of a big knock being just around.

Team India had a tough task at hand in the first inning of the Mumbai Test as England batting first posted 400 and they needed to get off to a solid start. Vijay had a good opening stand with KL Rahul and then a stabilizing and directing partnership with No.3 Cheteshwar Pujara. The duo added over 100 runs together and ensured the hosts lost just one wicket on the second day. Vijay showed a lot of patience and at the same time didn’t let the English spinners get going with his occasional big shot.

He lost Pujara early today but was determined to continue with skipper Virat Kohli for company now. Resuming from an overnight score of 70 Vijay was fluent this morning as well and continued with his strategy of surprising the spinners with an occasional big hit and not letting them settle in their rhythm.

James Anderson someone who troubled him quite a bit on the tour of England was treated with disdain as the Indian opener lofted him over for a biggie. It took him 233 balls to get to triple figures but he got there and was pleased after scoring his 8th Test century.

He looked a bit lost after the hundred and played a few loose shots but didn’t make a mistake big enough to cost him his wicket. Murali Vijay walked in for Lunch unbeaten on 124 having already stitched another century partnership with Kohli who is unbeaten on 44. Team India have scored 247 runs and trail by 153 runs.

Here are some of the best Tweets:

Away from the limelight, Murali Vijay has played a top innings. Class batsmen reverse trends with big scores.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 10, 2016

So happy for Murali Vijay. One of my favourite batsmen. Should finish his career averaging 50, that's the kind of ability he has. #INDvENG

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 10, 2016

Murali Vijay's century. I'll settle for a cliche. When the going gets tough, the tough get going…

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 10, 2016

Kumble said Before this Test:

A Big score for Vijay is round the corner!

Murali Vijay: 100*

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) December 10, 2016

An 8th Test century for Murali Vijay on the 3rd day of the 4th Test in Mumbai!

LIVE: https://t.co/lhiODKxw0b pic.twitter.com/FzAZeCxk2F

— ICC (@ICC) December 10, 2016

Karara shot by Murali Vijay over Anderson head for four #IndvsEng

— ßєคɾɖ ßɷყ ??? (@BeingFlicked) December 10, 2016

That's some shot from Murali Vijay ?? #INDvENG

— Kiran Vattigunta (@kiranin) December 10, 2016

Jimmy Anderson who? Murali Vijay lofts one down the ground for a boundary #INDvENG

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) December 10, 2016

Murali Vijay's aggression !! So bleddy elegant yaar.

— MJInverse! (@RogeredThat) December 10, 2016

Another century for Murali Vijay. He's a classy batsman. Watching him driving the ball with full face of the bat is a sheer bliss. #IndvsEng

— Tanmay Kanitkar (@TanmayKanitkar) December 10, 2016

Murali Vijay defended with maturity , attacked with intensity .To add to that century with captain at other end .He z a Conqueror #INDvENG

— sanjay mishra (@CricketMishra) December 10, 2016

If Murali Vijay had opened with Sehwag, we would have had the best opening pair ever.

— V Jeyenth (@JeyenthV) December 10, 2016

"He never makes ugly runs" – @nassercricket as Murali Vijay gets a crucial hundred ….Great start today ! #IndvsEng

— Sudhir Tiwari (@SudhirTiwari_) December 10, 2016

Excellent innings by Murali Vijay! Well playing ??? #INDvENG

— Deepti Behara (@DeeptiBehara) December 10, 2016

100! Murali Vijay goes to his 8th Test century. A fine innings form the opener, India 216-2 on SS2: https://t.co/ONn003KvDG #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/x5kCezLMSM

— Sky Sports Cricket? (@SkyCricket) December 10, 2016