KL Rahul's controversial dismissal was the major talking point on Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India staged a stunning comeback to end the proceedings on top against Australia at the Optus Stadium,

KL Rahul's controversial dismissal sparked debate on Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as India staged a strong comeback, ending the day on top with Australia at 67/7.

Australia’s senior pacer Mitchell Starc on Friday played down the chatter around India batter KL Rahul’s contentious caught behind dismissal on the first day of the opening Test here, saying it was a “regulation wicket”.

When the ball started to get a little bit softer towards the back end of that Indian innings, it probably didn't do as much. There was still enough there, but it didn't do as much as the brand-new hardball.

Jaiswal and Rahul ended the day unbeaten on 90 and 62, as the hosts failed to take a wicket in two sessions, a dizzying change of pace from day one when 17 wickets tumbled.

On-field umpire Richard Kettleborough ruled KL Rahul not out, but Australia got the decision overturned using DRS

Mitchell Starc hit a defiant 26 to keep Australia in touch on day two of the opening Test at Perth, with the hosts all out for 104 at lunch on Saturday to trail India by 46.