The pressure is growing on Virat Kohli following a number of lean years in the Test arena, but the star veteran has been impressing his Indian teammates.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is determined to tick off beating India in a Test series, creating a generational legacy for his group.
All eyes will be on Australia’s first Test newcomer in more than 18 months when Nathan McSweeney makes his debut in Perth and he’s under strict orders from his captain.