India Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy

India's recent 3-0 thrashing at the hands of New Zealand in Australia has raised concerns about their ability to compete against the fired-up Aussies in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Transition Looms for Indian Cricket

The last two Test series in Australia have been era-defining for India, with wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21 showcasing the depth of Indian cricket. However, this time around, there's a sense of dread that a highly successful phase for India may be coming to an end, alongside the careers of some hall-of-fame worthy cricketers.

Australia Seeks Redemption

Despite having several players approaching the twilight of their careers, Australia has everything to play for in the upcoming series. For many of them, this could be their last chance to experience holding the prestigious Border Gavaskar Trophy aloft.

Perth Weather Forecast

Perth has been experiencing cloudy skies and intermittent showers, which may affect the surface at Optus Stadium. Curator Isaac McDonald has expressed confidence in the surface holding up, but the lack of sun may lead to a tacky surface and uneven bounce.

Australia's Playing XI

• Usman Khawaja
• Nathan McSweeney
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Steve Smith
• Travis Head
• Mitchell Marsh
• Alex Carey (wk)
• Mitchell Starc
• Pat Cummins (c)
• Nathan Lyon
• Josh Hazlewood

India's Probable XI

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• KL Rahul
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Virat Kohli
• Rishabh Pant (wk)
• Dhruv Jurel
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• R Ashwin
• Prasidh Krishna
• Jasprit Bumrah (c)
• Mohammad Siraj/Harshit Rana