The former India captain asked the players not to pay heed to the criticism ahead of the 5-match Test series against Australia. Kapil Dev's reaction came after India's 0-3 series loss against New Zealand at their own home. "I just want to wish my team all the luck. Don't listen much, go and express yourself. Thise who will play well win win. There is no need to take excess pressure," Kapil Dev told reporters. The series will be crucial for India to strengthen their chances. Bumrah set to lead in Perth KL Rahul allayed concerns surrounding his fitness with an extended net session here on Sunday, indicating his readiness to open in the first Test against Australia as skipper Rohit Sharma will join the team only in Adelaide after spending time with his newborn baby. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team in Rohit's absence. Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna while batting in an intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground. The first of the five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin at the Optus Stadium on November 22, while the second Test in Adelaide starts on December 6. In all likelihood, the team management will pair Rahul with Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the 32-year-old's recovery has come as a massive relief after Shubman Gill was ruled out of the first Test with a fractured thumb. Rahul batted without any major discomfort for a considerable time and participated in all the drills during the three-hour net session on that day. "I had got a bad hit on Day 1 of the game. I am feeling good today, getting ready for the first game. Happy that I could come here early and get used to the conditions," Rahul said in a video shared by BCCI on X.