Yashasvi Jaiswal entered the stratosphere of gods and knights in Perth but Virat Kohli had the final word – announcing to the world there is still only one King.

Virat Kohli won hearts as he told Yashasvi Jaiswal to lead India off the field after a fine Day 3 performance during the Perth Test.

This was Kohli's 81st century in international cricket as he brought up a three-figure score in Test cricket after 18 months and his first overall since the century in the World Cup semi-final last year against New Zealand.

India twisted the knife on day three of their opening Test against Australia. The visitors are now 522 runs ahead after declaring on 487-6. Australia needed a response, but the hosts had a disastrous start to their innings,

India ended Day 3 of the opening Test against Australia firmly in control, with Virat Kohli's stylish century and Yashasvi Jaiswal's career-best 161 powering them to a commanding position. India set an imposing victory target of 534 and removed three Australian wickets in the final session.

Australia 12-3 in chase of record 534 against India on day three of first Test in Perth; Virat Kohli hits first Test ton since 2023 and Yashasvi Jaiswal passes 150 again as tourists dominate at Optus Stadium;

Jasprit Bumrah strikes in the first over itself and gets the wicket of Nathan McSweeney for a duck on he fourth ball. It was plumb in front of the wicket, and he didn't even think about a review. AUS 0/1 in 0.