Yuvraj Singh's urgent warning to India's promising young talent before 1st Test against Australia: 'Be prepared for their aggression'

Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan are the rising stars in the Indian squad, with Jaiswal in particular carrying the weight of high expectations. With Rohit absent for the first Test, Jaiswal will need to step up, especially with Shubman Gill sidelined due to injury. It is likely that KL Rahul will be his opening partner, adding even more pressure on the young player. Jaiswal has limited experience in Test cricket, with just two matches in similar conditions in Johannesburg and Centurion, where he had mixed results. Australia's tough bowling attack will not only challenge Jaiswal, but also test Sarfaraz. Despite this, Yuvraj is confident in their abilities. If Jaiswal can overcome the challenges ahead, this series could be the platform for him to showcase his true potential and make a mark on the cricketing world.

"He is an exceptional talent. It will be a big test for him. If he is able to counter the bounce, he will score big. The same goes for Sarfaraz Khan. Australia will attack you with the short ball," Yuvraj told Mid-day.

Yuvraj, of all people, knows a thing or two about what it's like to score against Australia. He has been instrumental in some of India's biggest wins against Australia. Yuvraj was at the centre of everything – from his scintillating debut at the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy to sending the Aussies packing in the 2007 T20 World Cup's semi-final and the 2011 World Cup quarter-final. His Test appearance against Australia may be limited to two matches, but he knows what he takes to thrive against one of the toughest oppositions of all time.

"They're going to look to dominate you. It's going to be hard to beat Australia. But you've done that twice in the past. So there's no reason you can't do it again. But for that, the top guys have to fire; Jasprit Bumrah has to take wickets. I back India to win, but we must remember that Australia will also be prepared," he added.

This is the first time in three decades that India will play a five-test series against Australia, the last being in 1992/93. A series as gruelling as five Tests requires proper planning and, more importantly, wise workload management of certain players. There are proper breaks between the Test matches, and by the time the Perth game kicks off on Friday, the players would have had 19 days' time. So while the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will certainly be taxing in many regards, it's nothing the players aren't used to.

"They have played three Test matches at home. It's not that they will play after T20 or ODI cricket, and the body is not used to five-day cricket. After three Test matches, when you go and play matches, your body is ready to play five-day matches. This generation is fitter. They know how to recover better," said Yuvraj.

"The last two Test matches will be more mentally taxing because after three Test matches, the body will start wearing down, and fatigue will kick in. Perth is a hot place, so is Adelaide. It will be the same all over Australia. Whoever is mentally more into the battle will win the Test series."