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Was KL Rahul Out Or Not Out? Umpiring Great Simon Taufel Puts End To Controversy

India batter KL Rahul's controversial dismissal on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia on Friday remains the biggest talking point. Rahul became the victim of a dodgy DRS call that saw the third umpire give the decision in the bowling side's favour, while many experts on social media suggested that the India batter was not out. As the debate around the dismissal continues on social media, former umpire Simon Taufel has given his definitive verdict.

"Get To Understand...": Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Message To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir arguably has his job on the line, after series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. As the Indian team prepares itself for the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, Gambhir is undoubtedly under pressure to deliver. Else, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could start to look at other options in the longest format of the game. Ravi Shastri, the coach of India's first team that won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, has sent Gambhir an important message ahead of his new assignment.

KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

India batter KL Rahul's controversial dismissal against Australia on Day 1 of the first Test in Perth triggered a wave of disappointment on social media. Rahul, who looked like India's best batter on the day, was given out caught behind by the third umpire after Australia decided to review the on-field umpire's call. The third umpire seemed to have rushed into giving the decision in the bowling side's favour, without checking multiple angles. The decision, in the end, didn't just leave KL Rahul, but the entire world of social media fuming.

India vs Australia: KL Rahul Left Fuming As DRS Controversy Triggers Huge Debate. Watch

Just the first session of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth, and the series witnessed its first controversy. Traditionally, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been full of controversial moments on the field, most of them going the hosts' way. It was a similar case on Friday when the two teams squared off in the opening clash of the 5-match series. India batter KL Rahul became the victim of a controversial DRS call that forced him to leave the field.

Why Washington Sundar Beat R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja To Perth Test XI? Ravi Shastri Explains

India stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah didn't delve into the details at the time of the toss but the tourists' playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth left everyone surprised. The series opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was expected to feature either Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja taking the sole spinner's spot, as has been the tradition overseas, but it was Washington Sundar who got the nod. Sundar's inclusion surprised many considering the stature Ashwin and Jadeja have. Later during commentary, former India coach Ravi Shastri explained the reason behind this selection.

1st Time In 77 Years: India-Australia Clinch Never-Seen-Before Feat In Perth

As India's stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Australia's captain Pat Cummins arrived at the center of the Optus stadium for the toss on Friday morning, cricket witnessed a never-seen-before incident. It was the first time in the history of India-Australia cricket that two teams were being led by fast bowlers as captains. While Cummins has been Australia's captain since late 2021, Bumrah was made India's skipper for the opening Test at Perth because of Rohit Sharma's absence, having taken a paternity leave due to the birth of his second child.

Australia's Prime Minister XI Named For Two-day Fixture Against India

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) have named the squad for the Prime Minister's XI match against India in Canberra. ACT Comet Hanno Jacobs will rub shoulders with Test-capped internationals Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw when he takes the field for the Prime Minister's XI. A fast-bowling allrounder, Jacobs has represented the ACT Comets for the past four seasons in the Second XI competition. The squad will reunite former Australian Under-19 teammates Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O'Connor and Sam Konstas for the first time since their victorious World Cup campaign in February.

India To Hand 2 Debuts, Major Change At No. 3 vs Australia - Report Makes Big Claim

Fast bowler Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy are all set to make their Test debuts for India in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday, according to a report by The Indian Express. The report further claimed that neither Ravichandran Ashwin nor Ravindra Jadeja will play the first Test match in Perth. Instead, Washington Sundar is expected to play as the spin option. When it comes to the batting department, KL Rahul is expected to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal while Devdutt Padikkal will be batting at No. 3 as Shubman Gill will miss out due to injury.

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Was KL Rahul Out Or Not Out? Umpiring Great Simon Taufel Puts End To Controversy

"Get To Understand...": Ravi Shastri's No-Nonsense Message To Under-Fire Gautam Gambhir

KL Rahul DRS Row: Harsha Bhogle, Robin Uthappa, Others Lose It On Social Media

India vs Australia: KL Rahul Left Fuming As DRS Controversy Triggers Huge Debate. Watch

Why Washington Sundar Beat R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja To Perth Test XI? Ravi Shastri Explains

1st Time In 77 Years: India-Australia Clinch Never-Seen-Before Feat In Perth

Australia's Prime Minister XI Named For Two-day Fixture Against India

India To Hand 2 Debuts, Major Change At No. 3 vs Australia - Report Makes Big Claim