India fine-tuned their T20 World Cup preparations with a convincing nine-wicket win over Australia in their final warm-up game here on Wednesday but the sixth bowler's slot remained a worry as even Virat Kohli rolled his arm over going into the tournament proper.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma's half-century helps India chase Australia's 153 in second warm-up game

Jhulan Goswami (2/27) and Pooja Vastrakar (2/31) sparkled on day three of the pink-ball Test at Metricon Stadium as Australia finished at 143/4 in 60 overs, trailing India by 234 runs and requiring 85 to avoid the follow-on.

Pink-ball Test: Australia finish day three at 143/4, trail India by 234 runs

India Women will take part in a training camp prior to departing for Australia. As indicated by reports, 30 women cricketers will amass in Bengaluru today evening for the camp.

Cricket - India Women to play pink-ball intra-squad matches ahead of Australia tour: Reports

South African legend Dale Steyn trusts Mohammed Siraj has the right demeanor and abilities to prevail in England, picking the Indian pacer to have a fruitful Test profession.

Cricket: 'I knew Mohammed Siraj was going to have a good Test career', says Dale Steyn

Indian opener Shubman Gill has shared some stories about his on-field visits with accomplices Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Shubman Gill reviewed how both senior openers gave him the advantage from not taking the strike on the first ball during his debut Test series against Australia.

Cricket: Shubman Gill shares stories about his on-field visits with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal persevered through a difficult stretch with the bat in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He scored only 78 runs into the three Tests and was dropped as an opener for the last two Tests.

Cricket: Mayank Agarwal began 'doubting' himself after playing XI snub, says childhood coach

"The eyes cannot hide fear. In the confined space of a cricket ground, where a player is often isolated and exposed, no amount of prancing, preening or dialogue can rescue an intimidated cricketer once he's shown his vulnerability" The statement belongs to none other than former Australian captain World Cup captain Steve Waugh who virtually plucked the World Cup from Herschelle Gibbs hands in the 1999 World Cup, but that is a bygone era.

Ask Steve, how Cricket Australia is killing the Aussie spirit

A spectator at Australia's showpiece Boxing Day Test against India has tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said Wednesday, warning fans seated nearby that they must get tested and isolate.

Australia-India Boxing Day Test declared possible Covid hotspot

Injury-plagued Australia is finding a hard time to figure out their playing XI for their first Test against Team India. Hosts have already lost Will Pucovski, Marnus Harris and David Warner to injuries, however, former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is convinced that veteran batsman Shaun Marsh is likely to not feature in team's future plans.

'I think Shaun Marsh’s time is done': Brad Haddin on chances of veteran Aussie's selection

Indian cricket team are all set to give some vintage vibes to their fans as the Men in Blue will don a new jersey in the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia.

'Retro' jersey and customised PPE kits - 'New look' Team India all set for Australia tour

Skipper and prolific batsman Virat Kohli's departure after the first Test will be a big blow to India for their remainder of the Tour in Australia. However, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the void left by Kohli could be filled by these two batsmen.

AUS vs IND: Harbhajan Singh names 2 batsmen who can fill void left by Virat Kohli

Sudden restriction to curb the outbreak of COVID-19 in South Australia has complicated preparations for India’s tour of Australia with Test captain Tim Paine reportedly forced into self-isolation and questioned being raised over his availability for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.

Australia virus cluster raises question marks over India cricket tour

The Australian cricket team is set to form a “barefoot circle” during the upcoming series against India to express their opposition to racism and celebrate Aboriginal culture.

India tour of Australia: Aussie team to make barefoot anti-racism gesture

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon feels Virat Kohli’s absence in the last three Tests of the upcoming four-match Test series against India won’t make Australia favourites to lift the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he said that India boast a lot of ‘superstars’ in the team.

Virat Kohli's absence in three Tests doesn't make Australia favourites: Nathan Lyon

Rohit Sharma played the last three matches of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as he led the Mumbai outfit to their fifth IPL trophy. As Rohit took the field for MI’s matches in IPL 2020 in the latter half of the tournament, confusion grew over his fitness as the Indian selectors hadn’t name Rohit in the limited-overs squad for the series against Australia.

'Why don't you find out from Rohit himself?' - Sourav Ganguly says Rohit Sharma is still 70% fit

The Indian cricket team on Thursday arrived in Sydney for a gruelling two-month Australia tour that starts with a 14-day quarantine-cum –training phase. Virat Kohli-led Team India along with Australian superstars such as David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins among others arrived late in the afternoon and were taken to the Sydney Olympic Park.

Team India lands in Sydney, Virat Kohli to get rugby legend's suite during quarantine

Cricket Australia (CA) is hoping crowd limits at stadiums can be relaxed for India’s blockbuster tour as COVID-19 restrictions ease across the country. Australia has for weeks recorded just daily single digit new cases, with an outbreak in southern Victoria state quashed by a four-month lockdown.

Australia cricket board hopes to push crowd limits for India tour

Australian great Steve Waugh on Tuesday said he was disappointed that Virat Kohli will miss three Tests against Australia to be at the birth of his first child after being granted paternity leave by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

AUS vs IND: Steve Waugh disappointed with Virat Kohli missing 3 Tests, Irfan Pathan says 'family is important'

Cricket Australia on Thursday announced the limited-overs squad for their white-ball series against India with some new names and experienced players getting a call-up for the much-awaited series starting in November.

AUS vs IND: Australia announce squad for India ODIs and T20s

With India’s tour of Australia later in the year getting the final nod, authorities are looking for at least 25,000 people per day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the Boxing Day Test, a government official said on Wednesday.

Australia vs India: Boxing Day Test to welcome crowds of 25,000

Australia vs India: Full schedule, dates, venues and all you need to know

The All-India Senior Selection Committee on Monday announced the Team India’s squad for the upcoming Australia tour which consists of three T20Is, as many ODIs and four Tests.

Where is Rohit Sharma? Why is transparency missing from BCCI?

Indian cricket team’s support staff along with test specialist players are likely to fly to Dubai on October 25 in a bid to prepare for India’s tour of Australia before flying Down Under with the entire squad after the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to be played on November 10.

Australia vs India: Support staff, Test specialists to fly on October 25

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming tour of Australia by the end of this week, which will have three T20Is, as many ODIs and four Test matches, with as many as 32 players likely to be named for the full-fledged series between the two top sides.

BCCI to select 32-member Indian squad for Australia tour, no families allowed in bio-bubble: Report

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