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,

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his astonishment at India's decision of not to play any warm-up match ahead of the series opener against Australia in Perth. The Indian management decided to have a match simulation at the WACA to tune up the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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

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.