If the curator rolls out a green top, it could suit the fast bowlers of both India and Australia.
Australia captain Tim Paine said that his team will have a go at Virat Kohli if needed during the four-match Test series.
Kohli will look to realise India's dream of winning a Test series on Australian soil when he leads the team in a four-match contest.
India captain Virat Kohli is likely to be the biggest threat for the Australian bowlers, as they look to maintain their unbeaten record at home against the Asian giants.
The players have devised their own cultural pact and, under new coach Justin Langer, are expected to have 'elite honesty'.
Ever since Australian cricket plunged into crisis following the year-long ball-tampering bans on Steve Smith and Davis Warner, there has been a lot of discussion on the spirit of cricket.
Team officials hope that Shaw will be fit for the second test at Perth beginning December 14.
It was a pleasant sight for the fans to see Kohli bowling after a very long time in a match.
Looking forward to the series, Ashwin said bowling in partnerships will be of paramount importance, especially since India will be missing a fifth bowler in injured Hardik Pandya.
A photograph of Kohli in shorts attending the toss with CA XI captain Sam Whiteman was posted on BCCI's Twitter handle.
In the practice match between India and Cricket Australia XI, the Indian skipper showed his class with the bat before getting out on 64.
Ponting also predicted that right-arm pacer Josh Hazlewood will be the leading wicket-taker in the series.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video on Twitter, showcasing young Shaw's wide fan following in Australia.
Bangar made it clear that the opening combination, as well as the number six slot for the first Test in Adelaide beginning December 6, are still up for grabs.
Tim Paine responded to Michael Clarke's comments by saying that Australia will play hard cricket but with the help of their skills and not verbal battles.
No play was possible between India and Cricket Australia XI on day one of the tour game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Stressing that India have an all-round side, Engineer said the team was playing good cricket and they should defeat the hosts.
Australian cricketers, who are known to play ruthlessly, have consciously toned down their on-field aggression in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal.
Wasim Akram opined that it will be tough for the Indian fast bowlers in Australia unless they get used to the Kookaburra ball.
Rain is forecasted for over the next few days in Sydney while the quality of players in the Cricket Australia XI has also raised eyebrows.
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