Australia have returned to India for a Test series for the first time since 2017, with the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy up for grabs.
After going down to India in their last three meetings, the in-form Aussies will look to regain the trophy and claim their first series win in the sub-continent nation since 2005.
Pat Cummins will lead the Aussies for the tour, while the likes of Virat Kohli and a returning Jasprit Bumrah will likely be in action for India.
When did Australia last play India in a Test series?
Australia last played India in a Test series during their home summer of 2020/21.
India took out the four-game series 2-1, with Ajinkya Rahane leading the side to victory.
India vs Australia Test series history
India have the wood over Australia in Test cricket, winning nine of the past 15 series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
While a lot of their wins have come in the favourable conditions at home, India have also won the past two series Down Under in both 2018/19 and 2020/21.
Since its official inception in 1996, India have held the trophy for the majority of the time, with the Aussies last gaining possession of it back in 2015.
| YEAR | HOST NATION | RESULT |
| 1996 | India | India won 1-0 |
| 1998 | India | India won 2-1 |
| 1999 | Australia | Australia won 3-0 |
| 2001 | India | India won 2-1 |
| 2003 | Australia | Drawn 1-1 |
| 2004 | India | Australia won 2-1 |
| 2007 | Australia | Australia won 2-1 |
| 2008 | India | India won 2-0 |
| 2010 | India | India won 2-0 |
| 2011 | Australia | Australia won 4-0 |
| 2013 | India | India won 4-0 |
| 2014 | Australia | Australia won 2-0 |
| 2017 | India | India won 2-1 |
| 2018 | Australia | India won 2-1 |
| 2020 | Australia | India won 2-1 |
