"There's definitely not panic stations in our change rooms," Boland says of the mood in the camp after the Perth reversal

On BCCI.tv, the Indian seamer Prasidh Krishna too spoke about the ball. “The pink ball is slightly heavier and has a more pronounced seam due to the black dye. This increased seam movement makes it more unpredictable, especially under lights.”

Australia have been dealt a massive blow with Josh Hazlewood being ruled out for the 2nd Test against India in Adelaide.