A huge five-match Test series between fierce rivals Australia and India begins in Perth in the early hours of Friday morning – Richard Mann offers his thoughts here.

Australia's five-match series against India should be a treat for fans of Test cricket and both teams start the first Test in Perth with a point to prove. The Aussies have lost their last two home series to India, going down 2-1 in 2018-19 and 2020-21, and their last home Test was January's dramatic eight-run defeat to the West Indies in Brisbane.

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Australia and India reignite their rivalry as the two Test heavyweights contest the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in an eagerly-anticipated series. For the first time since 1992, the pair will contest five matches across Australia’s five largest cities as India seek to continue their recent Test success against their hosts.

Following are facts and figures ahead of the five-match test series between Australia and India, which begins on Friday: FIXTURES First test: Nov. 22-26, Perth Stadium Second test (day-night): Dec. 6-10,

CHENNAI: The last time India played a Test match in Australia, things didn't go well for the batters. After letting Australia post 369 in the first innings, India were reduced to 186/6 at the Gabba. The match,