Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is around the corner, and preparations are underway. Ahead of the intense Test series, star Indian batter Virat Kohli has already arrived in Perth, well ahead of the rest of the team.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid their poor form and said that Ricky Ponting should only focus on Australian cricket.

Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most pivotal players, will be staying back in India for the birth of his second child, expected in the third week of November.

Virat Kohli has arrived in Perth ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, aiming to overcome a recent slump in form. The Indian team will face Australia in a five-Test series starting November 22nd, seeking to retain their title.

Virat Kohli landed in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia, starting November 22. The jumbo squad left in two batches and Kohli was the first Indian player to arrive in Australia.

With a 3-0 series whitewash, India need to win the series by 4-0 to punch their ticket to feature in London for the WTC final for the third successive time.