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.

Dodda Ganesh said that India should not disturb their opening combination of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal when Rohit Sharma returns to play in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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

Adam Gilchrist believes India faces a tough decision regarding KL Rahul's batting position after his resilient 62-run knock on Day 2 of the Perth Test, as Rohit Sharma's return could disrupt the opener's newly rediscovered form and confidence.

In Rohit Sharma's absence, Jasprit Bumrah has performed as the stand-in skipper, and KL Rahul has opened the innings.