Having been in Australia for a month along with two first-class matches under their belt, Vihari said the players are now well-prepared to tackle the pace and bounce of Australian tracks. "It is very important as bounce plays a major part in this country so I feel we as Indians we tend to play every ball because of the bounce. "First two games, if you see we are leaving the ball very well and trying to acclimatise to conditions here. Going into the first Test, we are very well equipped with pace and bounce of the wicket," Vihari said. Being seen as a part-time spinner, Vihari feels that he is someone who can bowl "decently to a plan." "Today Ajinkya asked me to bowl to a plan and I was happy doing it. Getting the wicket was a bonus and happy with that." So how many overs does he fancy bowling in a day? "As far as number of overs are concerned, it depends on the captain as to how many overs he wants from me. It also depend on the game situation. Whether its first innings or second innings." He agreed that a choice between Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant is a good headache to have.

"Healthy competition is always good for the team and I feel every spot, we have good competition. Its up to team management as to whom they want to pick. "I feel both of them are in good form and its a tough call and good headache to have." Asked about skipper VIrat Kohli, Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin, Vihari said the veterans are sweating it out in the nets and are ready to come out all guns blazing on Thursday. "They have been practising everyday in the nets and have been putting in the hardwork. We have played a Pink Test before this as well so they are used it and are practising every day. Being professionals they are the will be very well-equipped." Asked about the difference between pink and red ball, Vihari said that primary difference is pace off the pitch. "The pace and bounce is totally different from the red ball, it comes on to the bat pretty well because of the shine or whatever the reason is. "Under the lights it comes on to the bat even better. And there was a bit of the seam movement on the first day (at SCG) as well, getting used to it was a big challenge but now I feel as a team we are well prepared."

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