Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra highlights Virat Kohli's exceptional Test cricket record in Australia, emphasizing that true respect from Australian fans and media is earned through dominating performances in the longest format.

While India currently holds the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, their recent form suggests that the hosts will face an uphill battle.

India skipper Rohit Sharma is unsure of playing the first Test against Australia in Perth starting November 22 due to personal reasons. He is unlikely even to travel with the team but nothing is sure at the moment with developments likely closer to the first Test.

India must start planning for Rohit Sharma's successor if the team do not play well in their five-test series in Australia as the captain could well retire from the longest format, former skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was hopeful about captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the 1st Test vs Australia

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's performance in the New Zealand series came under fire after they managed just 93 and 91 runs respectively

Sanjay Manjrekar backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to return to form in the upcoming five-Test series Down Under. The two batters failed in India's shocking 0-3 defeat to New Zealand in spin-friendly conditions at home.