But generational pace-bowling talent Jasprit Bumrah led a young Indian side that had all those attributes as they humbled Australia by 295 runs on Day Four of the first Test at Perth's Optus Stadium on Monday.

The visitors were bowled out for 150 on Day 1, however, turned it around to win the Test match by 295 runs on the back of eight wickets from Jasprit Bumrah and 161-run innings by Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jasprit Bumrah's family was in Perth to witness India's 295-victory over Australia in the first Test at the Optus Stadium, and he could not conceal his delight.

Kohli was instrumental in India's win over Australia in Perth, scoring an unbeaten century in the second innings. The century was Kohli's ninth against Australia, seven of which have been scored Down Under.

Virat Kohli, on day four of the Perth Test, scored a brilliant 100 not out off just 143 balls to bring up his 81st international and 30th Test century, helping India put a massive total on the board

India are now 1-0 up in the five-Test series and back to the top of the World Test Championship standings with 61.11 percentage points

Virat Kohli returned to form with a classy century as India claimed a thumping win against Australia in their series opener and stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah said the veteran batsman's importance to the side cannot be overstated.

India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah only had high praise and nothing else for Virat Kohli, who roared back into form by smashing his 30th Test ton in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Optus Stadium,

Jasprit Bumrah hails India batting great Virat Kohli after a dominating 295-run victory against Australia in the Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.