Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is convinced that seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "must play" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia

Virat KohliDuring the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a lot of focus will be on out-of-form Virat Kohli, for whom the Australian soil has been a happy hunting place over the years.

Virat Kohli currently has 1,352 runs in 13 Tests in Australia at an average of 54.08.

Mohammed Shami's international comeback might take place in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but it could happen during the second half of the series.

Babar Azam scored 3 each in the 1st and 2nd T20Is, raising doubts over his place in the T20I side.

Rohit Sharma will not play in the first Test match against Australia starting November 22 and Jasprit Bumrah will serve as captain in his absence, according to a report.

KL Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow during practice match at the WACA ground.

Australia have not beaten India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since the 2014-15 series at home. Since then, they've lost two series' each, both home and away.

India has won its previous two Test tours of Australia by identical 2-1 margins.

The Indian team management has decided to keep top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal in Australia as a batting back-up.

Australia have not beaten India home or away in a Test series since the 2014/15 tour Down Under.

Australian batting talisman Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to avoid his struggles against the Indian spinner during the 2020-21 series.

Pat Cummins will get his first taste of leading Australia against India at home in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Australia legend Glenn McGrath has fired warning to 'emotional' Virat Kohli over his current form.

Sourav Ganguly quashed all talks around Gautam Gambhir's coaching, his behaviour in the media as India gear up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Star India pacer Mohammed Shami has made a sensational comeback to competitive cricket.

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Highlights: While the game took place for the first two days, the third day saw the players participating in nets practice.

Shubman Gill has reportedly suffered a fracture on his left, putting his participation for the game begining next Friday also in serious doubt.