It’s not likely to stick in memory, it might not even have been noticed in the first place, but the Indian takeaway from Perth on a sumptuous second day was served by KL Rahul. It was his carefully-curated walks half-way down the pitch to chat with his Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar hailed KL Rahul for easing up the pressure on Yashasvi Jaiswal during their massive partnership on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Perth.

India ended Day 2 of their opening Test against Australia in Perth on top after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul starred at the crease.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul hit half-centuries as India finished the day in a dominating position. | Crickit

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul batted confidently as India made a strong start to the second innings reaching 84 without loss at tea on day two of the opening Test in Perth 12: 26 PM: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are slowly moving towards the 100-run mark.