India’s top-order collapses in Perth: ‘Pujara is obvious miss’

India’s batting lineup struggled in their first innings of the Perth Test against Australia, with the absence of Cheteshwar Pujara’s anchoring presence keenly felt. Pujara’s patient, time-consuming batting had been instrumental in India’s previous victories in Australia on the last two tours, wearing down Australian bowlers and providing a platform for his teammates.