India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.

India might be looking at the end of an era for some stars, but they know how to compete hard and win in Australia. The Ashes down under can't offer the same script.

India has won the toss and elected to bat in the opening test of the Border-Gavaskar five-match series at Perth Stadium.