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As India go in to the four-match Test series against Australia that commences in Adelaide on Tuesday, here is a factbox.
Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of words with Cricket Australia over his availability, is still a doubtful starter for the first Test following question marks over his fitness.
However, the former Australia captain, admitted that a good start by the Indian batsmen might pose a threat to Australia.
Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey warned teams against underestimating India after their 0-2 loss in the Tests series.
Team India, set for a gruelling tour of Australia, looked in top gear as they practiced diligently during a nets session on the eve of the first Test in Adelaide on Monday.
With Steven Smith now helming the Australian affairs, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni returning from injury, the 2nd Test at Gabba, starting Tuesday, will shed light on the mindset of the two leaders.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be put through the wringer when the four-Test series starts in Adelaide.
China was also slammed by the panel for "lost opportunities to apply basic public health measures at the earliest opportunity."
India's stand-in-captain Virat Kohli is facing baptism by fire in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane next month, but former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels the result of this one match should not be the basis for passing a judgement on his leadership skills.
- 'The aggressive approach was the right one. The approach will remain the same' - 'I feel what he (Kohli) did throughout the Adelaide Test was really great'
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