Virat Kohli does not want the curator of the Optus Stadium in Perth to shave off the grass on the 22-yard strip before the Test. The Indian team were greeted by a pitch that resembled the colour of the outfield yesterday, but the Indian skipper insisted his team will not be overawed by the nature of the pitch.

Virat pretty happy
"I was pretty happy to see the pitch the way it is. I hope no more grass is taken off it. That would mean that the first three days would be very lively. We as a team are pretty happy with that.