Kohli leads India's fightback in Perth


  • Cricket
  • Saturday, 15 Dec 2018

India's captain Virat Kohli looks on after playing a shot on day two of the second test match between Australia and India at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, December 15, 2018. AAP/Richard Wainwright/via REUTERS

PERTH (Reuters) - Captain Virat Kohli determinedly led India's fightback on an engrossing day two on Saturday, blunting Australia's bowling attack to leave the second test hanging in the balance.

In reply to Australia's first innings of 326, India fought back on the green-tinged Perth Stadium pitch to reach stumps at 172 for three with Kohli 82 not out and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane unbeaten on 51.

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