"We just have to challenge ourselves as a batting unit, play positively and back the bowlers to do what they did at Adelaide. I think this pitch is going to offer significantly more than Adelaide. That is something we are very excited about," Kohli told reporters on the eve of the match yesterday.

Kohli felt having five fast bowlers in the line-up is a luxury for an Indian captain, but also downplayed his role in their development. "I am lucky that I am captain when they are at their peak. To be honest, I haven't gone scouting for them, they have been playing for a while and it is just that these five have come into their own when I was the captain. So, I am not going to sit here and take credit for unleashing someone. They have been working hard on their game and as captain, I am really proud to have these guys at the peak of their powers."

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'Can't be complacent'
The Indian skipper also elaborated on the fact that the team cannot be complacent after being 1-0 up in the four-Test series. "It is a very exciting phase to be in, but something we need to build on. As I said, we cannot be complacent and satisfied with just one win. We need to keep repeating the good things to win a series."

Asked about the new ground, the Indian skipper felt it resembled the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "We have played in very big stadiums before and Australia also have played in all the very big stadiums.

"It is very different from the old Perth stadium. I don't see any major differences there, the stadium is beautiful, it is very well made and it has got a great feel. We are just looking forward to getting onto the park."

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