India, Aug. 5 -- Australia are set for their longest tour of India in more than half a century early next year for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It will be the second time the marquee series features five Tests after the 2024/25 edition, but the first in India. However, coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that Australia will not play a warm-up game before the series, instead opting for a radical preparation plan.

While Australia have confirmed tour matches ahead of their upcoming Test series in South Africa and England, they have instead prioritised an extended pre-series camp to acclimatise to Indian conditions.

The approach mirrors Australia's preparations for their last two subcontinental assignments under McDonald. Ahead of t...