Australia prepare for the upcoming series against India

This time, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a part of the ICC World Test Championship. The first Test will be a day/night affair, from 17-21 December at the Adelaide Oval. It will be India's first away day/night Test, adding historic significance to the contest. (Source: ICC Twitter)

The T20Is will be played in Canberra (4 December) and Sydney (6, 8 December). Australia are currently ranked No.1 in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled for next year, these matches will form a crucial part of the teams' preparations in the format. (Source: ICC Twitter)

These will be Australia's first ODIs since they defeated world champions England on their own turf 2-1. Yet, India hold a slight edge over the hosts in the 50-over format, with a 12-10 win-loss record against them over the past five years. (Source: ICC Twitter)

After a period of quarantine for the visiting side, the teams will play the ODIs at the Sydney Cricket Ground (27, 29 November) and the Manuka Oval in Canberra (2 December). Australia are currently second on the CWC Super League table, while the series will be India’s first in the competition. (Source: ICC Twitter)

While the ODIs will be a part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League, the Tests will count towards ICC World Test Championship points. (Source: ICC Twitter)

India will kick off their tour to Australia with a three-match ODI series starting on Friday, 27 November, followed by as many T20Is and four Tests. (Source: ICC Twitter)

The Australian cricket team practices ahead of the series against India. (Source: ICC Twitter)