Anushka Sharma in attendance in Perth, cheers for Virat Kohli on action-packed Day 2

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was in attendance at the Optus Stadium stands on Saturday, enthusiastically cheering for her husband, Virat Kohli, during the action-packed Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. The star-studded moment delighted fans as photos and videos of Anushka’s presence quickly went viral on social media.

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood’s stubborn 11th-wicket partnership has turned out to be a thorn in India’s side on Day 2 of the Perth Test. The duo have batted for over 15 overs, steering Australia past the 100-run mark after an early collapse. Earlier, Harshit Rana dismissed Nathan Lyon, bringing Australia down to their last wicket. This followed a sensational start to the day by India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, who struck with his very first ball, removing Alex Carey.

Bumrah showcased his class by completing his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, maintaining his dominance against Australia. The fast bowler had already rattled the opposition with a fiery spell on Day 1, leaving them reeling at 67/7 by stumps. His unplayable bowling saw him finish with figures of 10-3-17-4 on the opening day.

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The highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy got off to a dramatic start, with 17 wickets falling on the opening day at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Cricket fans were treated to a rollercoaster of action, setting the stage for what promises to be a classic low-scoring Test match between India and Australia.

On Saturday, Bumrah continued his heroics, dismissing Alex Carey with a sharp delivery edged to the slips. This early breakthrough gave India a crucial advantage, further solidifying their first-innings lead. Despite facing criticism for electing to bowl first after India’s own batting collapse for 150, Bumrah silenced doubters with a stunning display of leadership and precision. His efforts were complemented by Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, who bowled brilliant spells to dismantle Australia’s batting line-up.