Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border.

Still hurting from the series loss, India travelled to Australia for a highly-anticipated five-match Test series. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah led a depleted Indian Test side to a memorable victory against Australia in the series opener in Perth leading by example with the ball.

India ended their 11-year title drought by winning the T20 World Cup, under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Jay Shah, now the ICC chairman, faces the challenge of resolving the India-Pakistan tour stalemate for the Champions Trophy.

Australia will draw confidence from their exceptional record in day-night tests and expect to rebound from their Perth setback when they face India in the second match in Adelaide, wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said.

Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey revealed in the press-conference that the Australian team is still confident of winning the Test series vs India.

India have arrived in Adelaide for the pink-ball Test but the rainy weather in the city could have a say on what they do here.