Can Australia win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in almost a decade? Or will India fire up after their loss to New Zealand to ensure all guns are blazing? Perth is ready to host the first Test in what shapes as a thrilling summer of cricket.
Indian superstar Virat Kohli made a ton last time he played at Perth Stadium, but that was six years ago.Australia’s Test series against India has two ingredients promising a brilliant contest: a home side that hasn’t won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in a decade, and a visiting side reeling from a humiliating home 3-0 series loss to New Zealand.
Australia is also in transition. Nathan McSweeney will make his debut at the top of the order and will be the only player under 30 in the side.Australia have never lost a Test at Perth Stadium in four outings, but there has been some uncharacteristic wet weather for the city in the lead-up to the match.
Australian batsman Travis Head says he expects the pitch to offer some challenges due to the pace it offers.Off-spinner Nathan Lyon is looking forward to getting out onto what has been a happy hunting ground for him, taking 27 wickets in his four matches at the venue. Pant played a vital role in the 2021 series victory where he scored an unbeaten 89 in the final innings at the Gabba, delivering the final blow as Australia suffered their first Test defeat at the the ground since 1988.With India's usual openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, out due to personal reasons and injury respectively, and Australia fielding a debutant, how the batting line-ups will fare is one of the more interesting questions heading into game one.
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