There's no place like home for Justin Langer but even he will feel he's entering the unknown when Australia face India at the new Perth stadium this week.
Langer is gearing up to coach Australia for the first time in a Test match in the Western Australian capital.
With the famed WACA Ground no longer hosting blockbuster Tests, Langer's homecoming will be played at the new 60,000 seat stadium in Burswood.
Langer has already had two games in charge at the venue - both heavy defeats.
He was head coach of the Perth Scorchers when they were crushed by 71 runs in the BBL semi-final against the Hobart Hurricanes last summer.
And he was at the helm when Australia suffered a six-wicket ODI defeat to South Africa in November.
Langer will be hoping it will be third time lucky, with Australia needing to at least draw the second Test against the tourists to keep the Border-Gavaskar trophy alive.
A fast and bouncy wicket is predicted but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over four or five days.
Langer's pride for WA has been evident since his state debut in 1991/92 and the 48-year-old's contribution to cricket were so grand that he already has a stand named after him at Perth Stadium.
He is adored in his home state but he'll be feeling the pressure to guide Australia to victory.
Australian cricket is still reeling from the ball-tampering scandal but Langer has had an important calming influence on the playing group.
Although his slogans like "elite mateship" have been widely mocked, the players have enjoyed the passion that Langer has brought with him.
Langer isn't afraid to be himself - something he has been encouraging his players to do as well.
"You can't be great at anything without being a bit different, and I am a bit different," Langer said shortly after being appointed coach.
"It used to worry me when I was younger but now I'm really comfortable in my own skin.
"I like to work, train, meditate and be a bit of a hippie when I can.
"One month every year I like to grow a beard and not wear shoes."
His players have followed suit, spending some time bare foot on the field before some training sessions.
Langer has been in the top job for seven months, labelling that time a baptism of fire.
One of his main goals as coach is to make the Australian public proud of the team again.
A victory over India in the maiden Test at Perth Stadium will be an important step towards achieving his goal.
