3 issues for skipper Virat Kohli to resolve before Australia Test series 

India goes into the Test series against West Indies with an opportunity to address few issues before the Test series against Australia in December. Though the conditions are completely different from what they will get on their tour down under, the team would look to tick a few boxes, especially after the series debacle in England.

In the absence of some senior pros, Virat Kohli would love to see the youngsters take up the responsibility against a weakened Windies line up and push for their selection on the next tour.

It would be an opportunity to test the top order with the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay making way for Prithwi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal. Even in the bowling department, Umesh Yadav would eye a spot in the starting XI against Australia by impressing the team management by producing his similar heroics from the home season in 2016.

Here's a look at 3 issues that India would love to resolve before the Australia Test series:

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#3 How to clean up the wagging tail?

Indian bowling which earned a great amount of appreciation for their performance against England was once again found lacking when it comes to their ability to clean up the tail. It was one of the major reason for India's 1-4 loss against England as they leaked runs against the tail-enders. It has been an ever-lasting worry for the Indian bowlers as they find it difficult to get them out cheaply on overseas tours.

Even in their last tour down under, the seamers saw themselves on the receiving end against the wagging tail. They tend to miss their spots and the team ends up losing the plot of the match. Before the Test series against the Aussies, Kohli would want his bowlers to improve on their strategies to set a quick return for the tail.

#2 Who is the all-rounder - Pandya or Vihari?

This will be an interesting choice for the skipper to define his all-rounder in the team. Though Hardik Pandya is not a part of the series against Windies, the previous two overseas tours can be used as an estimation of his performances. Except for his fifer against England at Trent Bridge and his knock of 92 runs against South Africa, the 24-year-old hasn't produced any match winning performances, despite consistent run.

Whereas, Hanuma Vihari, who looked at home in his first Test innings, has given Kohli an opportunity to strengthen his batting order. Vihari is technically sound and has the ability to play with the tail. Though his skills with the ball are yet to be tested.

Now Kohli has to make the call to bank on any of the two players ahead of the tour.

#1 Who will open?

With Shikhar Dhawan being dropped from the squad, it is most likely that the southpaw won't take the flight to Australia for the Test series. His dismal run on overseas tours has led to his ouster from the team. It is also certain that India will bank on young players like Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal for the opening slot alongside KL Rahul, in the future.

KL Rahul is a sure starter as an opener, although India still needs to find his partner. This is why the two games against Windies hold a key for a probable idea of India's opening pair in Test matches. It also seems that Murali Vijay will see his career at crossroads as the veteran will have to make hard yards to get back into the fray for the opening slot.