After weeks and weeks of speculation about the dates, Cricket Australia has finally confirmed that the four-game test series will begin on December 17 at the Adelaide Oval. Nick Hockley also revealed that CA is working with the Victorian government to safely house fans for the boxing tryout.
Just days after India announced a long team for their Down Under tour, in all three formats, Cricket Australia has released the official schedule for the long-awaited series between India and Australia. As speculated, the first test match is scheduled to begin on December 17 at the famous Adelaide Oval, in what will be a pink ball test before they head to Melbourne for the Boxing Day clash, which is also expected. that shelters the crowd. The last two tests would be held in Sydney and Brisbane, starting on January 7 and 15 respectively.
Meanwhile, the limited overs series is scheduled to begin from November 27, at the SCG before the limited overs stretch concludes on December 8 at the same location, in what will be a series of three ODI and three T20I, with two games in between at the Canberra Scenic Stadium.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley announced on Wednesday that it is one of the great rivalries in the cricket world and expressed his joy at welcoming Virat Kohli’s team to the country for the Australian summer.
“Across all three formats, Australia and India represent one of the great rivalries in world sport and we are delighted to welcome the outstanding Virat Kohli team to Australian shores this summer,” said Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley, reported ESPNCricinfo
“We have worked closely with BCCI for many months to bring this tour to life, and I cannot speak highly enough of the professional, thorough and collaborative manner in which they have approached this tour in these extraordinary and complex times. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone at BCCI for the faith and support they have shown in the plan we have developed, which we believe will result in a safe and successful summer for everyone involved, ”he added.
Regarding the Boxing Day event, Hockley stated that Cricket Australia is in contact with the Victorian government and the Melbourne Cricket Club to receive spectators safely at the iconic venue.
“In connection with the Boxing Day Test at MCG, we are working in partnership with the Government of Victoria and the Melbourne Cricket Club, with plans to safely host spectators at the iconic event. More details will be shared closer to The time”.
Victoria Sports Minister Martin Paukala added that the crowd will be capped at 25,000 for the iconic gathering of the annual Australian cricket calendar at MCG.
“The Government of Victoria, MCC and Cricket Australia will develop a rigorous COVID-Safe plan based on the most up-to-date public health advice to allow a limited number of fans to safely attend the test this year. Audience numbers will be confirmed closer to the game but will be capped at around 25,000 spectators, “Victoria Sports Minister Martin Pakula said.
Tour schedule –
1st ODI, November 27 – SCG (D / N)
2nd ODI, November 29 – SCG (D / N)
3rd ODI: Dec 2 – Canberra (D / N)
1st T20I: December 4 – Canberra (evening)
2nd T20I: December 6 – SCG (Night)
3rd T20I: December 8 – SCG (Night)
First Test: December 17-21 – Adelaide Oval (D / N)
2nd test: December 26-30 – MCG
3rd test: January 7-11 – SCG
Fourth Test: January 15-19 – Brisbane
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