Fast Sydney track awaits India

There will be no respite for India when they head to Sydney for the second Test, with the curator promising a fast-paced pitch.

SCG curator Tom Parker said the pitch he is preparing would favour fast bowlers on the opening day before settling down and turning later.

A year ago, Australia registered a first-day score of 134/4 on a rain-marred first day en route to an innings defeat to England.