🏏Australia vs India, 1st Test: Perth Stadium, Day 4, Nov 22-Nov 26.🏏 - Page 90

vishal: "@eknath - makeshift opener you mentioned is actually a true opener. KL Rahul is actually makeshift middle order player" Yeah, but in context, it's right no? Rahul wouldn't have opened if Rohit was in, or for that matter, Rahul probably won't open in Adelaide when Rohit returns. If that's not the case, I'll redact my contextual defence with apologies.

A NEW KING IS CORONATED ON A DAY AN OLD LION ROARS

It is the standing ovation that crowned the arrival of a new champion in one of cricket’s toughest cauldrons amid universal recognition the sport has unearthed a special talent.

As Yashasvi Jaiswal walked from the centre of Perth Stadium following his superb 161, the 26,166 in attendance afforded rapturous applause to the prolific Indian opener.

Perth fans can be prickly. Opposition teams, be they domestic or international, are likely to cop their wrath. But they admire excellence and Jaiswal’s performance was truly that, as was the sparking century that followed later in the day from Virat Kohli.

If it is true that by making it in Mumbai, you can make it anywhere, it can be said that if a batter can perfect Perth, they are likely to be able to excel everywhere around the world.

When Jaiswal arrived at the crease on Saturday, the dressing rooms of both nations were in a state of shock. In the space of four sessions, 20 wickets had fallen for a paltry 254 runs.

Kohli had been brought undone by bounce in the first innings, Steve Smith by the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah. The Perth pitch was at its punchiest and felling world-class batters at an average of 12.7.

Jaiswal was on a pair and pitted against arguably the best quartet of bowlers Australia has ever produced, each of them hungry to win back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Talk about pressure. But what followed was a masterpiece from the Indian prodigy.

He gave lip to Mitchell Starc. He defied Pat Cummins. He nailed Nathan Lyon and handled the relentless pressure applied by Josh Hazlewood for more than a day, and with ease.

Jaiswal played with patience in the infancy of his innings, respecting the talents of those plotting his downfall, and later unleashed his natural flair with phenomenal flourishes.

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri was among the legion delighted with Jaiswal’s deeds.

“When you are on your first tour of Australia, 22 years of age … there’s a big build up. You’ve been touted as the next big thing and to live up to those expectations, I think he did a fabulous job,” the Fox Cricket expert analyst said.

“It’s not easy. (Australia) is one of the toughest places to deliver, especially in a place like Perth. When you come from the sub-continent, the bounce that you are used to there as compared to here in Perth is chalk and cheese.

“For him to adapt and do everything right, especially after getting out for a duck in the first innings, is a tribute to his character and his temperament.”

IND and Bumrah seven strikes away from famous win over AUS at Perth

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian team have one foot inside the door, and seven more wickets will give IND a win they will remember for ages.

India are on the verge of one of the most famous overseas wins in their history with history beckoning in Perth. A terrific batting performance followed by a perfect final 15 minutes in the fading light of the Optus Stadium, leaving Australia gasping for air at 12-3 and 521 runs to still try and chase down with two complete days to try and survive.

India’s players and fans should be elated with the show India has put on throughout the Test match, despite the difficulty of batting first and being folded up for 150 runs in the first innings. An inspired bowling performance in the second innings and a confident and patient batting effort have put India in the driver’s seat as they look to take a lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

While Indian fans might think Australia will be dangerous with their backs against the wall, but with a huge total ahead of them as they look at a ticking clock, and India only needing seven wickets to seal the victory and Jasprit Bumrah breathing fire with the ball in hand, it looks as if it is only a matter of time before India can seal a win.

Here's Alex from the ground: It's another sunny day in Perth although it is quite windy today and a lot cooler. The heavy roller is going up and down the pitch. The cracks are only going to get larger today. India are aiming to go in for the kill this morning. Steven Smith will take strike to Jasprit Bumrah on a king pair. Australia need to show something with the bat. If they fall in a heap again, the next 10 days until the Adelaide Test will feature a lot of introspection and a lot of external pressure.

Ramamurthy : "More likely to be Usman Khwaja who will lead the fightback. Steven Smith doesn't have it in him anymore"

Seconds away from the proceedings to start on Day 4 of 1st test match between India and Australia at Optus Stadium, Perth.

end of over 5

5 runs • 1 wicket

AUS: 17/3

CRR: 3.40

UT Khawaja

4 (10)

SPD Smith

3 (4)

JJ Bumrah

3-1-6-2

Mohammed Siraj

2-0-7-1

Siraj to Khawaja, OUT

A bit of a laugh in the calls of catch from the fielders!

Usman Khawaja c †Pant b Mohammed Siraj 4 (13b 0x4 0x6) SR: 30.76

5.3

W

Siraj to Khawaja, out Caught by Pant!! Oh Uzzie Khawaja, what have you done! The pitch misbehaved there for sure. Was only back of a length so Khawaja thought he could have the pull shot but it kicked up quite a bit and threw the control on the shot completely out of the way. Massive top edge that didn't go too far from Pant, who had to run back with eyes on the ball. Khawaja c Pant b Siraj 4(13)

Siraj to Khawaja, THATS OUT!! Caught!!