Schedule for India's tour of Australia 2018-19 announced
What's the story
The highly anticipated India's tour of Australia 2018-19 would see the visitors battling in a four-Test duel. Adelaide is set to host the opening Test between the two sides, which would begin from December 6 onwards. The three other Tests will be held in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney respectively. Here is all you need to know.
Day-Night Test
Will the Adelaide Test be a Day/Night affair?
Reports stated that the BCCI has changed its earlier stance on Day/Night Tests and it is reluctant to play pink ball Test in Australia. However, Aussies want a D/N Test at Adelaide as Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said that they are working on details and will come with an answer soon. So will BCCI reject CA's proposal? Or will they re-think on it?
Aus vs Ind
The tour schedule
India travel to Australia in November 2018 for three T20Is, four Tests and three ODIs. India kick off their tour at Brisbane with the T20Is starting November 21. The main focus is on the Tests where a new Perth stadium will host the 2nd match from December 14. MCG will host the Boxing Day Test. SCG will host the final test (Jan 3, 2019).
Twitter Post
Aussies announce action-packed 2018-19 summer schedule
An action-packed International schedule has been announced for the 2018-19 summer https://t.co/F05sQPZjFh pic.twitter.com/3S2avFp0kg
— Cricket Australia (@CAComms) April 30, 2018