India has chosen to forego their only warm-up match against India 'A' ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a decision that has surprised former England captain Michael Vaughan. Instead, the team will focus on net sessions and an intra-squad match at Perth's WACA Stadium,

Michael Vaughan slams Indian team management for only playing an intra-squad match ahead of the five-match Test series in Australia.

Vaughan is intrigued to see whether the Indian team will be ready to adapt to the Aussie conditions without playing any tour match.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has picked Australia to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 but with a rider. Vaughan believes the battle between the two No 4s – Virat Kohli and Steve Smith – could eventually determine the outcome of the series in which Australia start as firm favourites.

Vaughan admitted the Border-Gavaskar Trophy result will be once again depend on the performance of both teams's number fours - Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.