India is expected to receive a tough welcome in Australia. 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.

Star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant begins practice at Perth's WACA Ground ahead of India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash against Australia, starting November 22.

Ahead of the first Test of the five-match series against Australia at Optus Stadium, Indian players will train at WACA Stadium in Perth.

Rishabh Pant followed England captain Ben Stokes and India skipper Rohit Sharma as the third batter to the mark, reaching the milestone in only his 51st innings across three cycles.

Perth’s iconic WACA ground, renowned for its fast pitches, is currently enveloped in stringent security protocols to maintain the secrecy of India’s preparations.