As the first Test match between India and Australia of the BGT series approaches, the anticipation is building crazily among the fans for the same. Both teams have been doing their training in full swing with highly focused training ahead of the first Test match. A photo of the Perth pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India has been making waves on social media. Interestingly, the hosts appear to have prepared a green track, with the surface being watered extensively ahead of the first match. Known for favoring seam bowlers, the pitch at Optus Stadium in Perth seems set to maintain its tradition, as suggested by the viral image. Also Read: Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Lead UP in the Upcoming SMAT Daniel Brettig, who works as a chief cricket writer at The Age, posted the image on his X (formerly Twitter) handle while mentioning that it’s the first look of the Perth pitch. Daniel’s Tweet: First look at the Perth deck... #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/UeAv23srJh — Daniel Brettig 🏏 (@danbrettig) November 18, 2024 Nitish Kumar Reddy to Play in Perth Test Rain is likely to persist in Perth for the next three days, according to weather forecasts. Although the rain is expected to subside by November 22, the first Test's opening day is expected to remain under cloudy skies. Overcast conditions at Perth's Optus Stadium have historically favored fast bowlers, making the toss a pivotal moment in the game. Given these circumstances, the visitors are contemplating the inclusion of Nitish Kumar Reddy as an additional seamer. If selected, the all-rounder will slot in at number eight, the management will have to take up the tough call on either Ravichandran Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja, whom they want to play as the other allrounder.