Virat Kohli-led India gear up to tame Steven Smith’s Australia in 1st Test

Virat Kohli-led India would hope to the end the season on a perfect note with win over Australia in the four-Test series. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Feb 22, 2017 7:16 PM IST

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Virat Kohli-led India would hope to the end the season on a perfect note with win over Australia in the four-Test series. (REUTERS)

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India's captain Kohli and coach Anil Kumble attend a practice session ahead of their first Test against Australia. (REUTERS)

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Cheteshwar Pujara’s resilience will be a big assurance for India against Australia. (AP)

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Ravichandran Ashwin’s spin prowess can spell the doom for Australia. (REUTERS)

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Virat Kohli sharpens his batting skills ahead of the first Test against Australia. (REUTERS)

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Virat Kohli said ahead of the match: “I know where to draw the line of friendship as well. When you step on to the field, I could be playing against my real brother (but) it doesn’t matter.” (REUTERS)

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Medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar during a practice session in Pune on Wednesday (PTI)

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Ravindra Jadeja is another spinner that India would heavily rely on. (PTI)

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Umesh Yadav’s pace was brilliant during the England series and he would to hope carry on the momentum against Australia. (PTI)

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Australia's David Warner stretches during a practice session ahead of their first Test against India in Pune. (AP)

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Glenn Maxwell knows Indian conditions well and would hope to contribute with both bat and ball. (AP)

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Australia's Matt Renshaw pads up to bat during a practice session. (AP)

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David Warner’s fiery attitude can land the Indian bowlers in trouble. (PTI)

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Australia captain Steven Smith will need to perform well with the bat for his team to succeed. (PTI)