The much-anticipated Test series between India and Australia gets underway in Bangalore on Thursday.

The tension and controversy that enveloped last summer's series in Australia has led to a fever pitch atmosphere ahead of the upcoming four Tests, which many observers in India feel will be their side's best chance at toppling the Australians.

Australia is defending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won 2-1 last summer, however its squad is lacking experience across the board in terms of touring the sub-contintent with not one bowler having previously played a Test in India.