Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are regarded as two of the greatest ever players to play this sport. While Sachin was known as the God of cricket, Virat is well-known as King Kohli.

Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar? Australian Test captain Pat Cummins gives his take

India is the hardest place to travel to for cricket, reckons the former Australian coach Justin Langer just before the start of the Border-Gavaskar series in Nagpur from February 9th.

'Can't wait to watch Australia beat India this time', says Justin Langer ahead of Border-Gavaskar series

Currently leading the Test rankings for batters, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne is wary of a challenge from ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the Border-Gavaskar series, that begins in less than a month's time in Nagpur.

IND vs AUS 2023: 'I've already thought about my plans against Ravichandran Ashwin' - Marnus Labuschagne

After Australia’s 2-0 series win over South Africa on Sunday in Sydney, they have more or less ensured their chances of playing the WTC final in June this year. Given India is placed second on the WTC points table and will be facing the Aussies at home in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, they could also seal the deal to qualify for the final without depending on results of others.

How can India qualify for the finals of WTC following Australia's 2-0 win over South Africa

Cricket Australia (CA) has locked in the hosts for the four-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against India later in the year with Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney gearing up to host the Virat Kohli-led outfit.

India set for Border-Gavaskar trophy defense as Cricket Australia locks in Test venues; Tour to commence from December 3

Give Mitchell Starc 'space not pressure' to work things out, says Virat Kohli

Coach Ravi Shastri on Monday called India’s maiden Test series win in Australia a bigger achievement than the 1983 World Cup victory for him. While addressing a press conference after India's win, Shastri said, “I will tell you how satisfying this is for me.

Watch: India's victory in Australia 'bigger' than 1983 World Cup win, says Shastri

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Chasing 106 for victory, the hosts cantered home in the first session on day four to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India beat Australia by 8 wickets in fourth Test, clinch series 2-1