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The much-anticipated tour will begin in Chennai, which will host the first Test of a 4-match series between India nad England from February 5. Ahmedabad's rebuilt Motera Stadium will host a day-night Test and 5 T20Is.
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell expects that Ajinkya Rahane's "aggressive style" will suit the Indian team which would fancy its chances against Australia.
In a major blow for the hosts, seasoned opener David Warner confirmed on Wednesday he would not be available for the Test series opener. Warner suffered a groin injury during the 2nd ODI and was ruled out of the remainder of the limited-overs series.
Rohit Sharma will be available for the last two test matches against Australia - Reports
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Australia head coach Justin Langer does not expect David Warner to be fit and available for the first Test against India, starting on December 17 in Adelaide.
Michael Vaughan revealed that his son was a huge fan of Virat Kohli and also said that he is doubtful about India's victory in the last three test matches in Indian skipper's absence.
Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Ajinkya Rahane should step up to the Number four in Kohli's absence. Virat Kohli will be playing just one of the four Tests before heading home as he has been granted paternity leave by the BCCI.
The BCCI releases updates on the progress of Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma. While T Natarajan has been added as a backup to the ODI squad, Ishant Sharma ruled out of the Test series.