India Tour of Australia 2024-25
India Tour of Australia 2024-25
The India tour of Australia is just around the corner, and cricket fans are super excited! The tour kicks off on November 22, 2024, and will feature five Test matches, along with three first-class warm-up matches ¹. This series is part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship, and it’s going to be a thrilling contest between two of the world’s top cricket teams.
Tour Schedule:
Here are the key dates and venues for the Test matches:
– 1st Test: Perth Stadium, November 22-26
– 2nd Test: Adelaide Oval, December 6-10 (Day-Night)
– 3rd Test: The Gabba, December 14-18
– 4th Test: Melbourne Cricket Ground, December 26-30
– 5th Test: Sydney Cricket Ground, January 3-7
Before the Test series begins, India A will tour Australia from October 31 to November 17, playing two unofficial Test matches against Australia A. India’s only warm-up game in Australia ahead of the five-Test series will be an internal contest against the touring India A side from November 15 to 17 at WACA, Perth.
Indian Squad:
Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team, with Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain ¹. Other key players include Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant.
The Australian squad for the upcoming Test series against India has been announced, and it’s looking strong! Here are the 13 players who made the cut:
– Pat Cummins (c)
– Scott Boland
– Alex Carey
– Josh Hazlewood
– Travis Head
– Josh Inglis
– Usman Khawaja
– Marnus Labuschagne
– Nathan Lyon
– Mitch Marsh
– Nathan McSweeney
– Steve Smith
– Mitchell Starc
Two uncapped players, Nathan McSweeney and Josh Inglis, have been included in the squad. McSweeney impressed with his performance for Australia A against India A, and Inglis has been in great touch in the Sheffield Shield competition.
Indian coach Gambhir is shifting focus to the Australia challenge after the New Zealand loss. However, there’s still uncertainty around Rohit Sharma’s availability for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir will work closely with the team management to develop strategies and plans for the Australian tour.
