Waca

India vs Australia: Perth curator unveils green wicket; says he's trying to produce 'bounciest wicket he can'

Keeping with tradition at the good old WACA, a raging quick wicket has been laid at Perth Stadium for this inaugural five-day game. It has a healthy layering of grass which could impact strategies for both sides.

India vs Australia: Optus Stadium may not have history behind it like WACA Ground, but certainly has a majestic feel

The stadium undoubtedly, has a state of art feel to it but compared to the WACA Ground it certainly lacks the character. But the Optus Stadium, whether it is from the outside or inside definitely grows on you the more time one spends in its proximity.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli not concerned by green, bouncy Perth wicket; says visitors are more excited than nervous

Virat Kohli said he was impressed by the new Perth Stadium and not concerned by a wicket that is set to favour fast bowlers, with Australia having a world-class line-up of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.

India vs Australia: Former pacer Mitchell Johnson offers to help Mitchell Starc rediscover rhythm ahead of second Test

Starc managed two wickets in the first innings and three in the second in Adelaide, where India emerged victorious by 31 runs. The second Test begins on Friday.

India vs Australia: Justin Langer declares Tim Paine fit for second Test, expects pacey track in Perth

Australia are looking to avenge a 31-run defeat in Adelaide to level the four-Test series but Langer admitted there was some uncertainty over the surface in Perth.

Why flying India Test specialists to New Zealand for Australia tour preparations might be a bad idea

India needs more practice in the lead up to an important series in Australia. But is match practice in New Zealand really a solution or just a knee-jerk reaction?

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Mitchell Johnson quit Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL) team the Perth Scorchers last month, but had not ruled out playing in the Indian Premier League or other domestic T20 competitions.

ICC approves new Perth stadium, will host first international match later this month

International Cricket Council (ICC) approved the new Perth Stadium to host all international formats of the game, after match referee Richie Richardson inspecting the venue and submitted a positive report.

Ashes 2017: Mitchell Starc remains in doubt for fourth Test despite scans clearing him of injury

Left-armer Starc bowled with the heel problem in the third test at the WACA on Monday as Australia wrapped up an innings and 41-run win over England to reclaim the Ashes with two matches to spare.

Ashes 2017: England all-rounder Craig Overton insists the visitors will give it their all in remaining two Tests

All England have left to play for is pride in Melbourne and Sydney, but Overton says the series is not over as they try to halt an eight-match losing sequence in tests in Australia.