VIDEO: I am all geared up for the challenge in Australia, are you: Rohit Sharma asks fans

First ODI will be played on January 12 at WACA Ground in Perth.

New Delhi: Stylish Indian batsman Rohit Sharma on Thursday asked the fans whether they are geared up for the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia.

In a video posted by BCCI through their official account on Twitter, the right-hander said, "Hi this is Rohit Sharma. I am all geared up for the challenge in Australia. Are you?"

#TeamIndia batsman Rohit Sharma is all geared for the challenge in Australia. Are you? #AusvIND https://t.co/fhfqwNFL1x — BCCI (@BCCI) January 7, 2016

MS Dhoni-led India will play five ODIs followed by three T20Is against the Steve Smith-led side.

It's a crucial series for the Men in Blue considering the ICC World Twenty20 scheduled to be played in India in March.

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