1st Test: Vijay's ton give india edge on Day-1

Opener Murali Vijay’s unbeaten hundred put India on driving seat on the opening day of first Test against England at Nottingham on Wednesday. India were 259/4 at the stumps day-1. Vijay (122) and Indian skipper MS Dhoni not 50 were in the middle at the end of the day’s play. Elated at scoring his maiden overseas hundred and fourth of his career, Indian opener Murali Vijay said his fine effort on the opening day of the first Test against England here was a dream come true for him. "I had been hitting the ball well in practice games and in the nets. So I was in a positive frame of mind and wanted to give the team a good start. The pitch was good to bat on and I wanted to cash in this opportunity. I have dreamt of this and it is a happy feeling for me," said Vijay at the press conference after the day's play.