Harris enjoys a happy homecoming in Test
Marcus Harris witnessed many special Test moments at the WACA Ground growing up, and he is now the proud owner of a piece of history at Perth Stadium.
Harris became the first person to score a Test half-century at Perth Stadium when he reached the mark during the second Test against India on Friday.
The 26-year-old defied predictions of a bowler-friendly wicket to combine with Aaron Finch for a 112-run opening stand.
Although Harris now plays for Victoria in State ranks, he remains a West Australian at heart, and was eager to post a big score in front of family and friends.
Harris was eight years old when he watched his first Test live.
One of his favourite memories was watching Glenn McGrath's hat-trick against the West Indies at the WACA Ground in 2000.
The talented left-hander always dreamed of playing Test cricket at the WACA Ground - a feat he may never achieve given most Tests in Perth will be played at Perth Stadium.
But he is now part of the generation next who have the chance to create a whole new set of memories at Perth's 60,000-seat venue.
In 37-degree heat on Friday, Harris cracked nine boundaries to reach his half-century in 90 balls.
Not bad for a player once rated "mediocre with flashes of brilliance" by Justin Langer, who made that comment when Harris defected from WA to Victoria in 2016.
Langer later explained that he views Harris as like his little brother, and made the comment in a bid to motivate the youngster to achieve greater heights.
Harris showed potential in his Test debut in Adelaide last week when he scored 26 in each innings.
Now, he has the chance to score a century in Perth.
