Jos Buttler, who is gearing up for ODI series against Australia, has claimed that Australia might tone down on verbal activities on the field, but would still remain an aggressive side in their game planning. Buttler has also opined that sledging is a ‘grey area’ and differs from person to person.

Mitchell Starc, who was misunderstood during an event earlier this week, has clarified that he has ‘utmost respect’ for Steve Smith and looks forward to playing alongside him. He admitted that ball-tampering had a ‘strain’ on relationships, but added that relationship of the team "remains intact".

Australia's new coach Justin Langer has a long list of assignments ahead of him but insists that beating India in India is his ‘ultimate’ goal. Langer was a part of the 2004 squad which had beaten India in India, which still remains the last time Australia got the better of India in India.