From correspondents in Karnataka, India, 06:31 PM IST

Australia consolidated their position in the first cricket Test against India, reaching 416 for seven at tea on the second day at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Friday.

Michael Hussey was batting at 135 and giving him company was Brett Lee on 26.

Ishant Sharma picked up four wickets for 77 runs.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)