Following are facts and figures ahead of the five-match test series between Australia and India, which begins on Friday: FIXTURES First test: Nov. 22-26, Perth Stadium Second test (day-night): Dec. 6-10,

India play Australia in five tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities.

South Africa have been worthy opponents for Australia in recent times, and there have been standout Ashes contests, but one match-up has consistently been the most competitive

CHENNAI: The last time India played a Test match in Australia, things didn't go well for the batters. After letting Australia post 369 in the first innings, India were reduced to 186/6 at the Gabba. The match,