Australia won't fall into the trap of focusing solely on Virat Kohli, knowing all too well that India's other batsmen pack a punch.
Kohli has dominated the lead-up to the four-Test series that starts on Thursday in Adelaide, featuring in more headlines than any member of Tim Paine's team.
Coach Justin Langer and Paine have been mulling what is the best plan for Kohli, who is indisputably the world's best batsman, given Steve Smith's suspension.
Kohli averages 62 from eight Tests in Australia, the best effort by any Indian to have played more than three Tests here.
The superstar has already celebrated three Test centuries at Adelaide Oval. No touring batsman has scored more tons at the venue.
But Murali Vijay, whose Test average in Australia is 60.25, and Ajinkya Rahane, averaging 57 here, are also proven performers.
And India showed during last year's home series against Australia, when Kohli managed 46 runs at 9.2 but his side won 2-1, they weren't a one-man band.
"We all know Virat's a great player. We'll have our plans for him; hopefully, we can execute them," Mitch Marsh told reporters.
"But if people think we're not prepared for the other batsmen in the Indian team, who are all very good players, then they'd be pretty silly."
Usman Khawaja, speaking earlier this week on Triple M, expressed similar sentiments.
"There is a lot of hype around Virat ... he's not the only player in their team," Khawaja said.
