Matches for the long-awaited India tour of Australia have been announced with Cricket Australia confirming that the Adelaide Cricket Ground will host the first day-night event between the two teams starting on December 17th. The ODIs will kick off the series on November 27 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, followed by the T20I, both playing at SCG and the Manuka Oval in Canberra.
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Despite much speculation, Cricket Australia decided to keep the traditional Boxing Day event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will host the second event of the series, followed by the third and fourth events in Sydney and Brisbane. The two teams will also play a pink ball practice match at SCG as a warm-up for the D / N event.
“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 way they have approached this tour in these extraordinary and complex times,” he said. Nick Hockley. , Acting Executive Director of CA. “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.
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“We would also like to especially thank the Government of New South Wales for allowing players from both teams to safely prepare during the quarantine, as well as other governments and health authorities who have worked with us to organize a series that, not I have no doubt, it will last a long time. in the memory of all who experience it, ”added Hockley.
Hockey confirmed that the historic Boxing Day Test will remain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, an issue that was the subject of deliberation due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the city. The Optus Stadium in Perth had previously emerged as the main contender to replace the Boxing Day Test, but Hockley made sure that the best security measures will be taken to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
“In relation to the Boxing Day Test at MCG, we are working with the Government of Victoria and the Melbourne Cricket Club on plans to safely host spectators at the iconic event with details to be confirmed in due course.” Hockley said. “The safety of the Australian community and all participants is our highest priority and we will continue to work with Australian governments to ensure that the schedule is developed in accordance with relevant instructions and biosecurity protocols.”
ODI series: 1st ODI, Sydney (November 27), 2nd ODI, Sydney (November 29), 3rd ODI, Canberra (December 2)
T20I Series: 1st T20, Canberra (December 4), 2nd T20, Sydney (December 6), 3rd T20, Sydney (December 8)
Test series: 1st Test Adelaide Oval Day-Night) (December 17-21), 2nd Test, Melbourne (December 26-30), 3rd Test Sydney (January 7-11), 4th Test, Brisbane (January 15-19) .
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