In about three weeks since facing a whitewash against New Zealand at home, India will be up against the mighty Australians for a five-match away Test series commencing later this month.
The whitewash against New Zealand that too in a Test series at home brought the Indian cricket team under the scanner with questions being raised on veterans alongside the tactics of the newly appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir.
India's 3-0 defeat against New Zealand needs introspection: Sachin Tendulkar
Former Indian captain and batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said India's 3-0 defeat in the Test series against New Zealand on the home turf needs 'introspection'.
I was not at my best as captain and as a batsman, says Rohit Sharma after New Zealand beat India 3-0
Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said he was not in the best of his form as the captain to lead his squad against New Zealand in the three-match Test series.
New Zealand beat India by 25 runs to whitewash series 3-0
New Zealand defeated India by 25 runs to complete a 3-0 clean sweep of the series, marking the tourist squad's first victory in the subcontinent on Sunday.
Gill, Pant and Sundar shine in India's 263 against New Zealand
Mumbai/IBNS: Top-order batter Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and allrounder Washington Sundar powered India to slam 263 in their first innings of the third and final Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Gill, Pant revive India in 3rd Test against New Zealand
Mumbai/IBNS: Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant's big partnership helped India to reestablish their control over the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on Saturday.
New Zealand win toss, elect to bat first against India in 3rd Test
Mumbai/IBNS: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the third and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.
India rest Jasprit Bumrah for third Test against New Zealand: Report
The Indian cricket team have rested premier pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the third and final Test against New Zealand, media reports said.
The Indian team management has decided to cancel the 'optional training' facility given to senior cricketers, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, ahead of the Mumbai Test after the national team suffered a shocking series defeat against visiting New Zealand.
New Zealand beat India by 113 runs to clinch Test series 2-0, India's home dominance end
New Zealand put up a dominant show on Indian soil to beat the home side by 113 runs in the second Test to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series on Saturday.
Santner's 5-wicket haul tames India's spirited run chase against New Zealand
Pune/IBNS: Mitchell Santner's another five-wicket haul helped New Zealand to take back control of the 2nd Test against India as visitors are eyeing their second consecutive win in Pune on Saturday.
Yashasvi Jaishwal leads India's chase against New Zealand in 2nd Test
Pune/IBNS: Young Yashasvi Jaiswal is leading India's hunt for the target of 359 set by New Zealand in the second Test in Pune on Saturday.
New Zealand set 359 as target for India to win 2nd Test
Pune/IBNS: New Zealand set 359 runs as target for India to win the second Test in Pune on Saturday.
New Zealand throttle India in second Test, Santner picks 7 wickets
Pune/IBNS: Mitchell Santner's 7-wicket haul powered New Zealand to bowl out India for just 156 in the first innings of the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.