India will play a five-Test series in Australia. That means each of the major grounds will host a game. Here's a rundown of what can be expected from each venue based on the last six seasons which have seen two visits by India,

Following a successful comeback to competitive cricket after a gap of a year in the Ranji Trophy, Fit-again Mohammed Shami could be added to the Indian team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, Shami will have to meet two crucial conditions if he aspires to take the flight to Australia in the coming days.