Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia
Al JazeeraIndia close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in Perth, leading Australia by 218. Makeshift opener KL Rahul repaid the faith India have shown in him despite recent struggles, helping to put the tourists in the driving seat against Australia in the first Test in Perth on Saturday. Rahul finished unbeaten on 62 as India reached 172 without loss at the close on Day Two, leading by 218 having bowled Australia out for 104. “It was not easy at the start but they spent some time in the middle after which they faced no real problem.” Rahul adopted the same mature approach on a dizzying opening day too, when India were rolled for 150 inside two sessions by Australia’s seamers. There’s no doubt we’re clearly well behind in the game at this stage, so India have got the driver’s seat at the moment,” said Australia coach Andrew McDonald.