Perth pitch to have really good pace and bounce: Curator cautions India ahead of first Test

By our Special Correspondent

India will focus on centre-wicket training at the nearby WACA stadium, where Australia will also polish their skills.

India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer “good bounce and pace” true to the tradition of the fiery tracks in Perth.