According to a report by The Times Of India, Devdutt Padikkal is all set to replace the injured Shubman Gill in the playing XI at no.3. 22-year-old pacer Harshit Rana is all set to make his debut for India in the first Test vs Australia.

Although Sarfaraz was backed in India's recent home Test season, Jurel batted in Tuesday's training session, as per ESPNcricinfo. His decision-making under pressure, along with his twin fifties at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier this month,

Virat Kohli has been struggling for form of late, but the veteran Australia spinner has nothing but respect for the Indian, who he says is a champion you can not write off.

Virat Kohli’s name is on every Australian’s lips as the much-awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy approaches. The five Tests between India and Australia will pose a strong challenge for the Indian cricket team, who head into the nearly two-month-long series on the back of a reality check at home at the hands of New Zealand.

Vaughan admitted the Border-Gavaskar Trophy result will be once again depend on the performance of both teams's number fours - Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

David Warner expresses concern over Virat Kohli's potential resurgence in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite Kohli's recent struggles, Warner believes the Indian batsman will thrive on the challenge and silence his critics.

Travis Head reckoned having closed-door sessions in Australia, shortly after India's unprecedented Test series defeat to New Zealand, would have allowed Kohli to find his rhythm.

This year, he has averaged only 22.72 across six Tests, and in the three games against New Zealand, he could manage only 93 runs.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Virat Kohli's hunger for runs, coupled with his impressive track record in Australia, will be crucial as he aims to overcome his recent struggles. Kohli's performance will be closely watched as Australia prepares to test him with targeted strategies aimed at exploiting any perceived weaknesses.

Virat Kohli could make history at the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here’s everything you need to know –