India Down Under

Numbers, Down Under: A statistical preview of the India-Australia ODI series

As is mostly the case in front of their home crowd, Australia start as the clear favourites. How do the numbers stack up between the two teams in ODIs? How many bilateral series have India and Australia played against each other in Australia?

Against Australia, Dhoni's biggest concern will be to get India's batting order right

With another World T20 looming, Dhoni has a tough task on his hands to prove that his method still works. On evidence of the last two seasons though, don’t bet on it.

India in Australia: Shami's injury a big loss for India but it offers Bhuvneshwar a shot at redemption

Shami's loss could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Bhuvneshwar Kumar who was, at first, dropped from the ODI squad but then named as replacement for the injured pacer.

India-Australia ODI series: Teams, batsmen, bowlers - Who needs to do what to climb on the ICC charts

World champions Australia go head to head with former winner India in a five-match series in Perth on Tuesday.

Indian batsmen are well-rounded now but we will exploit the bounce on Perth track: Aaron Finch

India last played an ODI at the WACA against Australia in 2004 and even though the wicket has changed since, Finch believes the hosts can still put the visitors in a spot of bother.