Serving as stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah took a four-wicket haul on Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, earning praise from all quarters, including Starc.

As many as 17 wickets fell on the opening day of the first Test between India and Australia. In reply to India's 150 all out, Australia couldn't stand in front Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj as the hosts ended the day on 67/7.

Bumrah admires the fearless and clear-headed approach of the current crop of cricketers coming into the setup.

Meanwhile, Devdutt Padikkal, playing his second Test, will bat at number three with KL Rahul set to partner Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. For Australia, opener Nathan McSweeney has made his Test debut with Steve Smith returning to his usual number four position.

Australia will look to stage a fightback of their own after a stunning batting collapse, leaving them on 67 for 7 at stumps in reply to India's 150 in the first innings on Day 1 of the first Test. Jasprit Bumrah and co will look to finish off the tail with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc still at the crease.

By the end of a madcap first day's play, India had remarkably finished on top after stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah tore through Australia's top-order with spectacular seam bowlin

Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell and support from Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana helped India stage a comeback against Australia after a top-order collapse on Day 1 of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth on Friday.