Ponting and Langer may miss India vs Aus Perth Test due to IPL auction

Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, and Daniel Vettori might miss parts or all of the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth due to a clash with the IPL mega auction. Their coaching commitments to Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, respectively, could take precedence over commentary and coaching duties for Australia.