Stand-in Australia skipper Michael Clarke will hand Ricky Ponting a fit and focused outfit when the champion captain leads the national team to India for the highly anticipated series.
Ponting missed Australia's straightforward sweep of minnows Bangladesh in Darwin as he recovered from wrist surgery.
Clarke, who struggled with the bat in the Top End, told cricket.com.au that the three-match clash with Bangladesh was complemented with a heavy training load.
And when Ponting and company touch down in India for the four-Test showdown, the players will be in peak physical condition, according to Clarke.
"It's been a great preparation," Clarke said.
"It's been so warm up here. The guys have had a great time."
"We've had brilliant training facilities, we've been doing plenty of fitness work."
"I think all the boys are in pretty good shape and looking forward to getting over to India and having a good Test series."
Clarke, long touted as Ponting's successor, enjoyed calling the shots but will be glad to welcome back the champion batsman.
"I think he will be more than happy for me to raise the trophy," Clarke said.
"I spoke to him a couple of days ago and he was happy how things are going."
"I have certainly enjoyed my time as captain but I'm more than happy to hand it back to 'Punter' for a little while yet."
The understudy said his successful stint in the top job was made easier by the depth of talent at his disposal, particularly the ability of his all-rounders.
"I think it has been the strength of the Australian side in one-day cricket for a long time now," the acting captain said.
"There are plenty of guys who play that part-time roll whether it's with the ball or with the bat."
"We've got a long batting line-up. James Hopes coming in at No.8 who opened the batting in the first game."
"David Hussey bowled a bit, Cameron White, we've got a lot of guys who can do both, bat and bowl."
"I think it holds the Australian cricket team for one-day cricket in good stead.