India is expected to receive a tough welcome in Australia. The Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer “good bounce and pace,” true to the tradition of the fiery tracks in Perth.

Star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant begins practice at Perth's WACA Ground ahead of India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash against Australia, starting November 22.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant were recently spotted having an intense practice session at the WACA cricket stadium in Perth.

Former Australia spinner Kerry O'Keeffe predicted that the Pat Cummins-led side will go very hard at Rohit Sharma during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) begins, all eyes are on Team India as they prepare to face Australia in a thrilling five-match Test series. The series is set to kick off on November 22 in Perth, and India’s biggest challenge lies ahead.

India begins Border-Gavaskar Trophy preparations with key players like Jaiswal and Pant aiming to overcome batting concerns and secure qualification for the WTC final.

Dhruv Jurel has played in three Test matches for India and has shown glimpses of a fearless batter against big opposition. He made his debut against England earlier in the year in the red-ball format and has scored 190 runs in four innings across.