KL Rahul batted well for his 26 as he held one end up while the early wickets were falling. However, after spending a considerable amount at the crease, the Indian batter was given out in a decision that seemed controversial to many.

"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. So I guess that's something for teams to take in the second innings," Starc said.

'If it's not clear, then don't give it out," read one of the several remarks on social media after the third umpire overturned the on-field call in favour of Australia without seeing the front-on angle as the set batter KL Rahul was on the receiving end of a controversial dismissal.

Team India need to win four and draw one Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to qualify for the finals of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

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The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will get underway in Perth. Team India have played only one game at the Optus Stadium in Perth and therefore it will be a challenge for them to acclimatise to the bouncy conditions.

India players are training hard ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth. A week before the clash, the visitors are involved in an intra-squad match simulation at the WACA. During the action in the middle, KL Rahul who opened the innings was struck on the elbow.

The Indian cricket team is facing some tough questions regarding their batting strength for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the at least first Test which might further expose India's opening woes in Australia.

After being released from the Lucknow Super Giants, KL Rahul will head into the IPL 2025 mega auctions. Rahul revealed the team for which he has enjoyed playing the most between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants.

Lucknow Super Giants released their captain KL Rahul ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions. Rahul led LSG in their first three seasons from 2022 onwards. The former LSG skipper has opened up on his time with the Lucknow franchise and his departure from the team.

Lucknow Super Giants retained five players and still have an uncapped RTM left but it seems like KL Rahul's three-year journey might have come to an end with the franchise. Rahul led the Super Giants to playoffs in 2022 and 2023 before one of the two new teams faltered in the third season.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed KL Rahul's versatility as the veteran is likely to open the innings in Australia if the captain Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test match in Perth. Rahul hasn't put up great numbers in Test cricket in recent times.

Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty and Indian cricket team's star batter KL will welcome their firstborn in 2025.

The second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A is currently in progress at MCG. KL Rahul failed in the first innings scoring only four runs and endured a brainfade moment leaving the ball facing a spinner on a pitch dominated by pacers so far. Watch the video here...

The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22. India are currently the proud holders of the trophy, having won it on their home soil in the previous edition.

India A will take on Australia A in the second and final unofficial Test of the series at Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday, November 7. KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel were added to the India A squad for the second game after the completion of the home series against New Zealand.

India suffered a first-ever 3-0 whitewash at home in Test matches as New Zealand won the final game in Mumbai by 25 runs while Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from professional cricket with the ongoing Ranji season being his last. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on November 4.

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel were part of the Indian squad for the New Zealand series and are also part of the team for the Border-Gavaskar series. They will now reportedly second unofficial Test match against Australia A.

Lucknow Super Giants had a tricky decision to make ahead of the retentions announcement regarding KL Rahul. The public outrage after how the owner Sanjiv Goenka had reacted while talking to Rahul last season might have some role to play as the former captain hasn't been retained.

All 10 teams are set to announce their list of retained players on October 31 ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Meanwhile, it has been reported that Lucknow Super Giants have finalised their retentions and skipper KL Rahul is not a part of the list.