According to a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI), the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is considering adding Shami to the team captained by Rohit Sharma in Australia. However, Shami must meet two crucial conditions before being included.

India will play a five-Test series in Australia. That means each of the major grounds will host a game. Here's a rundown of what can be expected from each venue based on the last six seasons which have seen two visits by India,

Mohammed Shami picking up wickets for Bengal Ranji Trophy is good sign but the BCCI is more keen on learning how his body holds up after two innings of cricket ahead of sending him to Perth

Virat Kohli is poised to make history in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. He's on the cusp of breaking several records, including Sachin Tendulkar's mark for most Test runs by an Indian in Australia.