India tour of Australia (2020/21)

[King_Kohli]

The selection meeting has started to pick India's squad for the Australian tour. We've to wait a bit for the team announcement, because they'll be picking 3 squads together so it'll take some time.

 

[Ab Fan]

Looks like a lot of players will get their chances in respective formats.

 

[King_Kohli]

Ravi Shastri ,batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Bharath Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar arrived in the UAE from their respective home cities on Sunday.

 

[andy0204]

Rahane also in bad form.

Bahane has been in bad form for last 4 years except last year.
He is getting a free ride just like Asad Shafiq.

 

[King_Kohli]

With the Indian team support staff for company, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and HanumaVihari will be leaving for Dubai next Sunday to join the rest of the squad members for the tour of #Australia

 

[Ab Fan]

Bahane has been in bad form for last 4 years except last year.
He is getting a free ride just like Asad Shafiq.

Bahane is poor in LOs and is considered as test specialist so he is getting free ride.

 

[tyron_woodley]

yess. ishant is back but please pick saini over umesh, please. please.

this should be our team;

mayank
shaw (yes shaw is a good test player)
pujara
kohli
rahul
vihari
pant
bhuvi if he was available otherwise jaddu or pandya depending on pitch for balance
ishant
shami
bumrah


this is a proper side. or we can also go with jaddu and saini can replace the tired bowlers in the 3rd test.

rahane can play at 5 but i dont trust rahul opening. so no. Gill can also play at number 5 vs tired bowlers.

another option is go with jaddu and ashwin at 7 and 8. this could work to be honest or pandya and jaddu.

mayank and shaw have to open. give shaw some time. Dude has serious talent in tests. People will be surprised. otherwise open with gill and mayank.

knowing kohli he may pick mayank and rohit.

i do like having pandya and 7 and jaddu at 8. That gives us overall balance.

so;

mayank
shaw/gill
puji
kohli
rahane/rahul i prefer rahul so rahul
pant
jaddu
pandya
ishant
shami
bumrah

 

[Rajdeep]

Indian squad for Australia tour

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> Test squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar, Ajinkya(vc), Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Saha (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohd. Siraj <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1320744763742584832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> ODI squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1320744702346285056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> T20I squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Shikhar, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy</p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1320744624877518849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[JaDed]

Is Rohit injured that bad?? Ishant is going to be a huge loss for us.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Indian squad for Australia tour

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> Test squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar, Ajinkya(vc), Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Saha (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohd. Siraj <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1320744763742584832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> ODI squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1320744702346285056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> T20I squad: Virat Kohli (Capt), Shikhar, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy</p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1320744624877518849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

no? i heard ishant will be fit?>?????

how is shardul thakur getting picked? seriously. deepak chahar for t20 and not saini lol. wth.

 

[Rajdeep]

Both Rohit and Ishant is monitered by medical team. If fit both will play

https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2020/n...d-test-squads-for-tour-of-australia-announced

 

[Mesozoic]

Where on earth is Rohit? Is he injured?

And Rahane is the vice captain so he'll start every game.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Where on earth is Rohit? Is he injured?

And Rahane is the vice captain so he'll start every game.

i know right. this is his last series. he better prove his worth. otherwise i really hope they consider gill or rahul for number 5 spot.

 

[Rajdeep]

Another thing to note here is rapid demotion of Rishab Pant. Only selected as a back up wicket keeper for tests.

In ODIs, KL will keep and Samson is the keeper for t20s.

Signs are clear and ominous for Pant
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[Mesozoic]

My team for the Gabba test....

Mayank
Shaw
Pujara
Kohli
Gill
Rahul (WK)
Jadeja
Shami
Saini
Bumrah
Ishant/Siraj (if Ishant's unfit)

Team that Kohli will pick...

Mayank
Rahul
Pujara
Kohli
Rahane
Vihari
Pant
Jadeja
Umesh
Shami
Bumrah

 

[Ab Fan]

Where on earth is Rohit? Is he injured?

And Rahane is the vice captain so he'll start every game.

Rohit is out of Australia tournament due to injury.

 

[Mesozoic]

i know right. this is his last series. he better prove his worth. otherwise i really hope they consider gill or rahul for number 5 spot.

Best of luck with that. He ain't going anywhere until 2025.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Best of luck with that. He ain't going anywhere until 2025.

please dont say that lol. You are killing me here. last series for sure. Kohli takes australian series seriously. Maybe not the english and n.z tours but aussie tour matters for prestige.

 

[Ab Fan]

Hopefully, KL Rahul opens the batting with Mayank Agarwal in Indian test team now.

 

[tyron_woodley]

My team for the Gabba test....

Mayank
Shaw
Pujara
Kohli
Gill
Rahul (WK)
Jadeja
Shami
Saini
Bumrah
Ishant/Siraj (if Ishant's unfit)

Team that Kohli will pick...

Mayank
Rahul
Pujara
Kohli
Rahane
Vihari
Pant
Jadeja
Umesh
Shami
Bumrah

probably not keeper for rahul in tests. rahul at 5. but i agree with the rest.

lol kohli's picks still look good but no umesh in australia please. he is for some strange reason very good only with SG ball. He cant bowl with kokkaburra. You never know with kaptaan idiot, he may even picka ashwin over jaddu.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Hopefully, KL Rahul opens the batting with Mayank Agarwal in Indian test team now.

no. number 5 please. remember he cant play the new ball. number 5 is perfect for him.

mayank and shaw or gill.

 

[MenInG]

The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne will be one of the key milestones of Victoria’s return to normalcy after a big announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday.

Andrews has confirmed the state has moved into its third step of easing COVID-19 restrictions — giving Victorians a taste of freedom.

The announcement also foreshadowed further easing of restrictions from November 8 – including the 25km travel limit being lifted and the so-called “Ring of Steel” border between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne being removed.

Andrews also singled out the iconic Melbourne Test Match at the MCG to be a key moment in the state’s return to major events.

“I’m very confident we’ll get a crowd at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test,” Andrews said.

“I don’t know how big it will be, but there will be a crowd there.

“That’s the advice I have and that’s what we are working towards.”

With Australia taking on India in a high-profile series on home soil this summer, a crowd of more than 90,000 will attempt to flock to the MCG — should COVID restrictions be eased entirely for major events.

However, it remains increasingly likely that a crowd cap will be in place to ensure fans maintain social distancing even inside the famous venue.

It comes after MCC chief executive Stuart Fox earlier this month said he was hopeful of crowds of up to 35,000 being allowed into the ‘G when the first ball is bowled at the Boxing Day Test.

The proposal outlined the MCC’s plans to have fans attend while being spread out in different bays, with families and singles sitting together and empty rows separating different groups.

While Andrews’ announcement included exciting news for cricket fans, he also dashed the hopes of Victorians hoping to see a crowd at Flemington Racecourse for the 2020 Melbourne Cup.

The announcement came just one day after the Victoria Racing Club was forced to announce no crowds will attend the Cup this year.

The so-called race that stops the nation will be run behind closed doors for the first time in its history on Tuesday, November 3, with any last-minute restrictions coming too late for event organisers.

“While we are very disappointed not to be able to welcome our members and racegoers to Cup week, we understand the Government’s commitment to keeping our community safe,” VRC chairman Amanda Elliott said in a statement.

“We also recognise the need for certainty and clarity for our patrons, being only six days out from Derby Day.

“We are still in discussions regarding the potential return to the track for a small number of owners, as is currently permitted in regional Victoria.”

The announcement that the border around metropolitan Melbourne will not be scrapped until after the Cup has also delivered a major blow to families hoping to get away over the long weekend before the Cup is run on Tuesday.

But at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/crick...t/news-story/116b820c306a7a45b633f2e8671bc0ed

 

[Mesozoic]

please dont say that lol. You are killing me here. last series for sure. Kohli takes australian series seriously. Maybe not the english and n.z tours but aussie tour matters for prestige.

Lol. If he really takes it seriously he wouldn't have selected Umesh Yadav. Look at his record in Australia or anywhere else for that matter except India.

Point is Rahane will score good looking 60 in Sydney after failing repeatedly in the earlier games and will seal his spot for the next series. Rinse repeat.

 

[Ab Fan]

MEDIA ADVISORY

26th October 2020

Team India’s T20I, ODI and Test squads for Tour of Australia announced

The All-India Senior Selection Committee met via video-conference on Monday to select the Indian Cricket Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia. Team India will take part in three T20Is, three ODIs and four Test matches against Australia.

Team India T20I squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy

Team India ODI squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vice-captain & wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur

Team India Test squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohd. Siraj

Four additional bowlers - Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Kartik Tyagi, Ishan Porel and T. Natarajan - will travel with the Indian contingent.

The BCCI Medical Team will continue to monitor the progress of Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma.

JAY SHAH
Honorary Secretary
BCCI

https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2020/n...d-test-squads-for-tour-of-australia-announced

 

[Ab Fan]

no. number 5 please. remember he cant play the new ball. number 5 is perfect for him.

mayank and shaw or gill.

Rahane will play though and he will bat at 5. Bats at easiest position and still doesn't score big or consistently.

 

[King_Kohli]

Hopefully, KL Rahul opens the batting with Mayank Agarwal in Indian test team now.

No please.
I wish him to play at No-5.

 

[King_Kohli]

Hope Mayank and Gill will start the innings.
KL at No-5.

No Prithvi Shaw... keep him away.

 

[Ab Fan]

No please.
I wish him to play at No-5.

I will take that also but I am afraid we may start with Shaw and Mayank opening and Rahane at 5 like it was done in NZ, I just hope that will not be the case.

 

[King_Kohli]

Varun Chakravarthy:

2015: Architect struggling in life
2018: First class Debut
2019: IPL Debut
2020: Selected for Indian Team

 

[King_Kohli]

And Manish Pandey picked over Rishabh Pant in white ball squads!!!

 

[The Viper]

Cricket Australia, India medical staff in talks to rubber-stamp tour

The medical staff of Cricket Australia and the Board of Control for Cricket in India were locked in a key meeting on Tuesday, as officials sought to belatedly rubber stamp the summer program.

The Indian touring squads for the Twenty20, one-day international and Test series were released on Tuesday but CA cannot publicly confirm the dates of the matches until all parties, including the NSW government, are satisfied with the bio-security conditions that must be adhered to.

Medical officials had several areas to address in their meeting, including the rules around quarantine, training and movement between venues and states.

The frustration among CA's broadcasters continues to grow, for the international season is due to start in a month but they cannot advertise the dates until CA and the BCCI are locked in.

Sources close to the Indian squad said there remains confusion among players as to whether they can next month travel with their families from their current base in the United Arab Emirates to Sydney where they will quarantine for 14 days. Some players want their wives and children with them while others believe life in the "new normal" will be too difficult if families are stuck in hotels.

Once the quarantine period is completed, some players hope they can have freedom of movement, including going shopping, as if it was a normal tour. But that's unlikely to be the case, for even the Australians will be in a hub for the entire summer.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly told The Age and Sydney Morning Herald on Monday he hoped families would be allowed but he doesn't see the issue as being a game-breaker. While declaring players were ready to adhere to bio-secure measures in Australia, Ganguly also pointed out many players had been away from their families in quarantine or hub life for more than 80 days already at home and then in the United Arab Emirates, where the Indian Premier League is being staged.

That the tourists have announced their squads, and have had those players and staff not involved in the IPL now head to the UAE for further quarantining, has been seen by CA as backing Ganguly's assertions in private and publicly that the tour will go ahead.

Indian team will agree to quarantine measures, says Ganguly
Ganguly said he was yet to make up his mind as to whether he would come to Australia.

"It depends. We are not sure yet. We have just had a long IPL. These quarantine issues keep hurting you because you are going to a new country and for 14 days you are not doing anything. It's okay if you are playing but if you are not playing, it's not easy," he said.

Meanwhile, CA will on Thursday lift the lid officially on its finances after a year plagued by controversy about whether or not the organisation might run out of money.

Its financial results for 2019-20, to be announced at the sport's annual general meeting, include a cash balance at June 30 of $35m as well as investments including cash of $38m.

The $73m in total reserves is down on the $116m figure posted in mid-2019 but the decline came after a leaner international summer where Australia hosted Pakistan and New Zealand rather than leading revenue spinners India and England.

The addition of a tenth director to the CA board is likely to be rubber-stamped at the AGM along with the inclusion on the board of former NSW Premier Mike Baird, who is seen by some senior figures in the game as the future chairman.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sp...rubber-stamp-summer-tour-20201027-p5690n.html

 

[Romali_rotti]

I cant wait, I feel India will get beaten quite comfortably in Aus, however my excitement revolves around watching Prithvi Shaw bat....

 

[Romali_rotti]

The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne will be one of the key milestones of Victoria’s return to normalcy after a big announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday.

Andrews has confirmed the state has moved into its third step of easing COVID-19 restrictions — giving Victorians a taste of freedom.

The announcement also foreshadowed further easing of restrictions from November 8 – including the 25km travel limit being lifted and the so-called “Ring of Steel” border between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne being removed.

Andrews also singled out the iconic Melbourne Test Match at the MCG to be a key moment in the state’s return to major events.

“I’m very confident we’ll get a crowd at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test,” Andrews said.

“I don’t know how big it will be, but there will be a crowd there.

“That’s the advice I have and that’s what we are working towards.”

With Australia taking on India in a high-profile series on home soil this summer, a crowd of more than 90,000 will attempt to flock to the MCG — should COVID restrictions be eased entirely for major events.

However, it remains increasingly likely that a crowd cap will be in place to ensure fans maintain social distancing even inside the famous venue.

It comes after MCC chief executive Stuart Fox earlier this month said he was hopeful of crowds of up to 35,000 being allowed into the ‘G when the first ball is bowled at the Boxing Day Test.

The proposal outlined the MCC’s plans to have fans attend while being spread out in different bays, with families and singles sitting together and empty rows separating different groups.

While Andrews’ announcement included exciting news for cricket fans, he also dashed the hopes of Victorians hoping to see a crowd at Flemington Racecourse for the 2020 Melbourne Cup.

The announcement came just one day after the Victoria Racing Club was forced to announce no crowds will attend the Cup this year.

The so-called race that stops the nation will be run behind closed doors for the first time in its history on Tuesday, November 3, with any last-minute restrictions coming too late for event organisers.

“While we are very disappointed not to be able to welcome our members and racegoers to Cup week, we understand the Government’s commitment to keeping our community safe,” VRC chairman Amanda Elliott said in a statement.

“We also recognise the need for certainty and clarity for our patrons, being only six days out from Derby Day.

“We are still in discussions regarding the potential return to the track for a small number of owners, as is currently permitted in regional Victoria.”

The announcement that the border around metropolitan Melbourne will not be scrapped until after the Cup has also delivered a major blow to families hoping to get away over the long weekend before the Cup is run on Tuesday.

But at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/crick...t/news-story/116b820c306a7a45b633f2e8671bc0ed

This will be disastrous. You cant have any crowd in any stadiums, Corona is lurking everywhere, I see us in Melbourne back to stage 4 lockdown in a matter 6 weeks tops...

 

[tyron_woodley]

I cant wait, I feel India will get beaten quite comfortably in Aus, however my excitement revolves around watching Prithvi Shaw bat....

i feel the opposite. no crowd pressure helps india in australia provided they pick the right side.

 

[MenInG]

MEDIA RELEASE

October 28, 2020

Schedule confirmed for blockbuster Australian-India men's series

Cricket Australia has confirmed the changes to the schedule for the eagerly anticipated Vodafone Test series, Dettol ODI Series and Dettol Twenty20 International Series between the Australian and Indian men’s teams.

The Adelaide fixture will be the first day-night Test played between the Australian and Indian men’s teams, adding historic significance to a series between two of cricket’s greatest rivals.

Neither side has lost a day-night Test previously, with the Australian men’s team winning all four twilight Tests in Adelaide against New Zealand, South Africa, England and Pakistan, and India winning its only encounter at Eden Gardens versus Bangladesh in 2019.

The Australian men’s team is currently ranked No. 1 on the International Cricket Council’s Test standings, however India will be buoyed by the knowledge it has won three of the previous four series against Australia, including a first ever series win on Australian soil in 2018-19.

The men’s international summer will commence with the three-match Dettol ODI Series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (November 27, 29) and Manuka Oval, Canberra (December 2). That will be followed by the three-match Dettol T20 International Series at Manuka Oval, Canberra (December 4) and the Sydney Cricket Ground (December 6, 8).

Both white ball series will be keenly contested. The Australian men’s team is fresh from an away ODI series win over world champions England, while India holds a slight edge over its rival in the 50-over format with a 12-10 win-loss record against Australia over the past five years.

The Australian men’s team is currently ranked No. 1 in the world in the ICC’s T20I rankings and posted a thrilling 2-0 away series win over India last year. India, however, holds a 5-4 win-loss advantage over Australia in its past ten T20I matches.

Nick Hockley, CA’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India for working constructively with Cricket Australia despite the challenging coronavirus pandemic.

“Across all three formats, Australia and India represents one of the great rivalries in world sport and we are delighted to welcome Virat Kohli’s outstanding squad to Australian shores this summer,” Hockley said.

“We have worked closely with the BCCI for many months to bring this tour to life, and I cannot speak more highly of the professional, thorough and collaborative manner with which they have approached this tour in these extraordinary and complex times.

“I would like to express my gratitude to everyone at the 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 all involved.

“We would also like to especially thank the NSW Government for allowing players from both teams to safely prepare during quarantine, as well as other governments and health authorities who have worked with us to host a series which, I have no doubt, will live long in the memories of all who experience it.

“I would also like to thank everyone across Australian cricket and our valued partners for working tirelessly to navigate through the challenges to deliver a schedule that will bring joy and excitement to hundreds of millions of fans at home and abroad.

“The safety of the Australian community and all participants is our highest priority and we will continue to work with governments across Australia to ensure the schedule proceeds in line with relevant directions and biosecurity protocols. In relation to the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, we are working with the Victorian Government and the Melbourne Cricket Club on plans to safely host spectators at the iconic event with details to be confirmed in due course.”

NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres said: “The NSW Government is pleased to support Cricket Australia and ensure that Australians get to see a Summer of cricket.”

NSW Acting Minister for Sport, Geoff Lee said: “We can’t wait to host one of the world’s best teams for a terrific summer of cricket with the SCG ready to host the third test in January. NSW loves its cricket and we are so pleased we could work hand in hand with Cricket Australia to make this series happen.”

In addition to the international fixtures, CA can also confirm dates for tour matches ahead of the Vodafone Test series. India A will take on Australia A at Drummoyne Oval (December 6-8), and India will play Australia A in a day-night match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (December 11-13).

India’s squad will arrive in Sydney on November 12 subject to Australian Border Force travel authorisation and the appropriate departure-approvals. The team will quarantine in Sydney prior to the first match of the series on November 27.

Dettol ODI Series v India                                                                                                          

First ODI: Friday, November 27 – Sydney Cricket Ground (Day-Night)

Second ODI: Sunday, November 29 – Sydney Cricket Ground (Day-Night)

Third ODI: Wednesday, December 2 – Manuka Oval, Canberra (Day-Night)

Dettol T20 INTL Series v India

First T20: Friday, December 4 – Manuka Oval, Canberra (Night)

Second T20: Sunday, December 6 – Sydney Cricket Ground (Night)

Third T20: Tuesday, December 8 – Sydney Cricket Ground (Night)

Vodafone Test Series v India

First Test: December 17-21 – Adelaide Oval (Day-Night)

Second Test: December 26-30 – Melbourne Cricket Ground

Third Test: January 7-11 – Sydney Cricket Ground

Fourth Test: January 15-19 – The Gabba, Brisbane

*The matches and travel remain subject to any relevant government restrictions or requirements.

 

[MenInG]

MCG confirmed to host Test cricket for further three yearsCricket Australia, the Melbourne Cricket Club, manager of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and the Victorian Government are pleased to announce a new three-year venue hire agreement for the MCG, starting with the 31st consecutive Boxing Day Test played in 2020.

The MCG is locked in to host both international and domestic cricket for the next three summers.
The three-year contract was confirmed after today’s unveiling of this summer’s schedule – with confirmation the MCG will host the second of the four-match Vodafone Test Series between Australian and Indian on December 26-30.

According to the ICC Future Tours Program, Australia will host England in 2021 and South Africa in 2022.

The first MCG Boxing Day Test was played in 1950, against England. Since 1980 there has been only one year – 1989 where a one-day international was played instead – which has not featured a post-Christmas Test match at the venue.

The Victorian Government, MCC and Cricket Australia will develop a COVIDSafe plan to enable members and fans to safely attend the Test.

Crowd numbers will be confirmed closer to the match, but will be capped at approximately 25,000 patrons – a quarter of the MCG’s capacity.

Melbourne Cricket Club Chief Executive Stuart Fox said it was pleasing to formally extend cricket’s association with the MCG for another three years.

“The MCG began its life as the Melbourne Cricket Club’s home ground in 1838, before moving to its current site in 1853 and has been home to a lot of firsts in the game of cricket – from hosting the first ever Test match in 1877 between Australia and England, to the first century scored in Test cricket by Charles Bannerman, to hosting the first ever one-day international cricket match in January 1971,” Fox said.

“It’s pleasing that Victorian, Australian and international fans will be able to experience the magic of cricket at the MCG for a further three years.

“Under our new COVIDSafe protocols, we’re working closely with the Victorian Government and Cricket Australia to host this year’s Boxing Day Test at the MCG.”

Earl Eddings, Cricket Australia’s Chair Earl Eddings said it was great to have one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world confirmed to host matches for the next three summers.

“Come Boxing Day, it will be 291 days since the MCG last hosted crowds for Australia’s win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final on March 8, so we can’t wait Victoria to host another iconic match at the MCG on Boxing Day,” Eddings said.

“The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the prestigious trophies in Test cricket, and it’ll be fascinating to see the contest between Justin and Tim’s men against a very talented Indian side.

“Looking forward, it’ll be fantastic to see the highly anticipated Ashes series return to Melbourne for what’s going to be another brilliant Test series.”

Martin Pakula, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, said:

“Melbourne is Australia’s unchallenged sporting and events capital and the Boxing Day Test is one of the cornerstones of our renowned annual calendar.”

“This has been a tough year and it will be just reward for many to have the opportunity to watch the Aussies take on India at our cathedral of sport. And to have the fixture locked in until 2022 is fantastic.”

 

[King_Kohli]

India A to take on Australia A ahead of the Test series from 6th to 8th December. India to also play a Pink Ball practice game before Day Night Test match from 11th to 13th December.

 

[King_Kohli]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This summer is gonna be EPIC &#55357;&#56490; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/jq5yKVslUv">pic.twitter.com/jq5yKVslUv</a></p>— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1321240735014764544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Can't wait for this to start

 

[King_Kohli]

Why we are not playing in Perth?

 

[shamaan]

2-1 India odis
2-1 austrlia t20s
3-1 australia in tests

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Cricket Australia's broadcasting contract war with Channel Seven continues as India tour looms

Cricket Australia has delivered the schedule for the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia, but a bizarre behind-the-scenes dispute continues.

Outside of The Ashes, it's the biggest series in world cricket, and yet Cricket Australia and it's free-to-air broadcast partner, Seven West Media, are still in a contract war which has been playing out for months.

Yesterday CA announced the four-Test series would begin in Adelaide on December 17 before the remaining three Tests were played in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

It's arguably the most mouth-watering contest in Test cricket as the number one nation, Australia, takes on India at number three in the follow-up to a brilliant series in 2018.

India won that series in Australia 2-1 — its first in Australia — as the home team began a rebuilding process in the aftermath of the sandpaper affair.

The series saw the emergence of India's fast bowler, Jaspit Bumra, and the steely batting of Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored an astonishing 521 runs to be named player of the series.

Throughout, India's captain Virat Kohli was at his imperious best, while new Australian skipper Tim Paine toed "the line" of tough but fair as he set about imprinting his leadership on Australian cricket.

It's great fodder.

And so, you would now expect that the free-to-air broadcaster, Channel Seven, would be rolling out the ads featuring a snarling Virat Kohli, a diving Steve Smith and a pulling Marnus Labuschagne.

Seven silent on when promos will air

The ABC understands that Seven has been recording the summer's usual promos using Australia's elite cricketers.

"We're full steam ahead," Cricket Australia's interim CEO, Nick Hockley, said.

But when asked, a spokesman for Seven couldn't give the ABC a date when those promotions would be first put to air.

In recent months, Seven West Media's chief executive, James Warburton, has been waging an open war with Cricket Australia (CA), calling it a "bumbling, stumbling administration" and "a train wreck", while questioning the pulling power of the Big Bash and demanding a reduction in its rights payments.

CA officials have privately asked why Seven West has been talking down the very product it effectively owns.

The dispute is all about money for a company that lost $444 million last financial year.

In 2018, Seven West Media agreed to pay $450 million over six years for the rights to broadcast Test matches and the BBL in what could be the last of the big free-to-air TV deals for Australian sport.

It was arguably too much to secure the rights from the long-term owner, Nine, and Big Bash broadcaster, Ten, while also giving up one-day internationals to Foxtel.

Earlier in the year, the company's share price hit an all-time low of six cents, whereas in 2018 it was worth more than a dollar and in 2007 more than $13.

The share price has since recovered slightly but is still tracking near its five-year low.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of a one-day series against New Zealand and a one-off Test against Afghanistan along with the uncertainty around the summer schedule.

It led Seven to go on the attack over its cricket contract as it sought a price reduction, but CA's attitude was: A deal's a deal.

Seven said it wasn't getting what it paid for, but Cricket Australia played it's "force majeure" hand, arguing the COVID-19 pandemic was an act of God.

The contract negotiations are still in arbitration at the Australian Chamber for International and Commercial Arbitration for Independent Valuation, although CA believes that body doesn't have the authority to settle the contest.

'We're going to deliver our part of the bargain'

In Seven West's recent pitch to advertisers, Warburton said: "We paid for and expect a first-class product and will hold Cricket Australia accountable to provide that quality this summer."

When asked at the launch of the schedule this week why CA and Seven hadn't settled their differences, Hockley said: "We're working in very positive collaborative discussions with them."

"As we've said all along, we've been consistent — we're going to deliver our part of the bargain, which is a fantastic summer of cricket."

"We love cricket and we welcome the announcement of the changes to the international summer," the Seven Network's head of sport, Lewis Martin, told the ABC.

Despite the dispute, Seven has been broadcasting international cricket already this summer — the Australia vs New Zealand women's one-day and Twenty20 internationals, which have attracted good ratings.

It's a bizarre situation. Behind the scenes is a contract war with no end in sight. In public, both sides are in furious agreement about how much they love the game. But what they also love is the mighty dollar.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Cricket Australia's broadcasting contract war with Channel Seven continues as India tour looms

Cricket Australia has delivered the schedule for the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia, but a bizarre behind-the-scenes dispute continues.

Outside of The Ashes, it's the biggest series in world cricket, and yet Cricket Australia and it's free-to-air broadcast partner, Seven West Media, are still in a contract war which has been playing out for months.

Yesterday CA announced the four-Test series would begin in Adelaide on December 17 before the remaining three Tests were played in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

It's arguably the most mouth-watering contest in Test cricket as the number one nation, Australia, takes on India at number three in the follow-up to a brilliant series in 2018.

India won that series in Australia 2-1 — its first in Australia — as the home team began a rebuilding process in the aftermath of the sandpaper affair.

The series saw the emergence of India's fast bowler, Jaspit Bumra, and the steely batting of Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored an astonishing 521 runs to be named player of the series.

Throughout, India's captain Virat Kohli was at his imperious best, while new Australian skipper Tim Paine toed "the line" of tough but fair as he set about imprinting his leadership on Australian cricket.

It's great fodder.

And so, you would now expect that the free-to-air broadcaster, Channel Seven, would be rolling out the ads featuring a snarling Virat Kohli, a diving Steve Smith and a pulling Marnus Labuschagne.

Seven silent on when promos will air

The ABC understands that Seven has been recording the summer's usual promos using Australia's elite cricketers.

"We're full steam ahead," Cricket Australia's interim CEO, Nick Hockley, said.

But when asked, a spokesman for Seven couldn't give the ABC a date when those promotions would be first put to air.

In recent months, Seven West Media's chief executive, James Warburton, has been waging an open war with Cricket Australia (CA), calling it a "bumbling, stumbling administration" and "a train wreck", while questioning the pulling power of the Big Bash and demanding a reduction in its rights payments.

CA officials have privately asked why Seven West has been talking down the very product it effectively owns.

The dispute is all about money for a company that lost $444 million last financial year.

In 2018, Seven West Media agreed to pay $450 million over six years for the rights to broadcast Test matches and the BBL in what could be the last of the big free-to-air TV deals for Australian sport.

It was arguably too much to secure the rights from the long-term owner, Nine, and Big Bash broadcaster, Ten, while also giving up one-day internationals to Foxtel.

Earlier in the year, the company's share price hit an all-time low of six cents, whereas in 2018 it was worth more than a dollar and in 2007 more than $13.

The share price has since recovered slightly but is still tracking near its five-year low.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of a one-day series against New Zealand and a one-off Test against Afghanistan along with the uncertainty around the summer schedule.

It led Seven to go on the attack over its cricket contract as it sought a price reduction, but CA's attitude was: A deal's a deal.

Seven said it wasn't getting what it paid for, but Cricket Australia played it's "force majeure" hand, arguing the COVID-19 pandemic was an act of God.

The contract negotiations are still in arbitration at the Australian Chamber for International and Commercial Arbitration for Independent Valuation, although CA believes that body doesn't have the authority to settle the contest.

'We're going to deliver our part of the bargain'

In Seven West's recent pitch to advertisers, Warburton said: "We paid for and expect a first-class product and will hold Cricket Australia accountable to provide that quality this summer."

When asked at the launch of the schedule this week why CA and Seven hadn't settled their differences, Hockley said: "We're working in very positive collaborative discussions with them."

"As we've said all along, we've been consistent — we're going to deliver our part of the bargain, which is a fantastic summer of cricket."

"We love cricket and we welcome the announcement of the changes to the international summer," the Seven Network's head of sport, Lewis Martin, told the ABC.

Despite the dispute, Seven has been broadcasting international cricket already this summer — the Australia vs New Zealand women's one-day and Twenty20 internationals, which have attracted good ratings.

It's a bizarre situation. Behind the scenes is a contract war with no end in sight. In public, both sides are in furious agreement about how much they love the game. But what they also love is the mighty dollar.

[MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] i know you have different views about this, but every media outlet in Australia, including our ABC, is calling it the biggest series after Ashes. Back in the 80's i think it was West Indies vs Australia.

 

[MenInG]

MEDIA RELEASE

October 29, 2020

Australia squad for the Dettol ODI Series and Dettol Twenty20 International Series against IndiaThe National Selection Panel (NSP) has chosen the following Australian men’s squad for the Dettol ODI Series and Dettol Twenty20 International Series against India to start the summer of cricket:

Aaron Finch (c) (Victoria)
Sean Abbott (New South Wales)
Ashton Agar (Western Australia)
Alex Carey (South Australia)
Pat Cummins (vc) (New South Wales)
Cameron Green (Western Australia)
Josh Hazlewood (New South Wales)
Moises Henriques (New South Wales)
Marnus Labuschagne (Queensland)
Glenn Maxwell (Victoria)
Daniel Sams (New South Wales)
Kane Richardson (South Australia)
Steven Smith (New South Wales)
Mitchell Starc (New South Wales)
Marcus Stoinis (Western Australia)
Matthew Wade (Tasmania)
David Warner (New South Wales)
Adam Zampa (New South Wales)

Media opportunities

National selector Trevor Hohns will be available to the media at 2.30pm AEDT (1.30pm AEST, 2.00pm ACDT) today, Thursday October 29, via Zoom. Link: Trevor Hohns Media Conference. Meeting ID: 850 7652 4290

Men’s Head coach Justin Langer will be available to the media at 10am AEDT (9am AEST, 7am AWST) tomorrow, Friday October 30, via Zoom. Link: Justin Langer Media Conference. Meeting ID: 826 2431 1207

National selector Trevor Hohns said: “The entire squad performed exceptionally well in the UK in beating the current one-day World Champions at home and retaining the World No.1 ranking in T20 International cricket. We look forward to a blockbuster summer against one of our greatest rivals.”

Sydney Sixers captain and New South Wales all-rounder Moises Henriques returns to Australian colours while 21-year-old Western Australian Cameron Green has been rewarded for his form in domestic competition.

Henriques led the Sixers to the KFC Big Bash League title last summer with a season strike rate of just under 150 while Green is a promising young batting all-rounder.

“Moises is a tremendous cricketer with loads of experience and is a great person to have around the group. His form was extremely impressive in leading the Sixers to the BBL title last summer and he has played well at the start of this season,” Hohns said.

“Similarly, Cameron’s domestic form has been outstanding and he has carried it through for Western Australia this summer. As a potential player of the future this is an opportunity for him to be part of the squad and build on his experience.”

Mitch Marsh, who sustained an ankle injury in the Indian Premier League, was considered but after taking advice from team medical staff it was decided the most appropriate return to play program for him would potentially be through the Australia A side.

“Mitch will commence some low intensity fitness and skills in the coming weeks and selectors are hopeful of his return to play in the Australia A fixtures in early December and then for him to be fully fit to perform his role in the side as an all-rounder,” Hohns said.

“What we do have is like for like replacements in Moises and Cameron as batting all-rounders in line with our selection approach for one-day cricket.”

The squad for the Vodafone Test Series will be chosen towards the end of the upcoming block of Marsh Sheffield Shield matches.

 

[tyron_woodley]

2-1 India odis
2-1 austrlia t20s
3-1 australia in tests

2-1 India T20
Odi 1-1 with one rained out
Tests 2-1 if India pick the right team.
2-1 to Aussies if India pick Umesh over Saini.
Ishant needs to play.

If no ishant, India lose 2-1. Openers have to be Mayank and Shaw or Rohit. Rahul has to either play number 5 or play in place of pant.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

2-1 India T20
Odi 1-1 with one rained out
Tests 2-1 if India pick the right team.
2-1 to Aussies if India pick Umesh over Saini.
Ishant needs to play.

If no ishant, India lose 2-1. Openers have to be Mayank and Shaw or Rohit. Rahul has to either play number 5 or play in place of pant.

dude saha will be first choice Wicket keeper.

 

[tyron_woodley]

dude saha will be first choice Wicket keeper.

He is a good keeper but he is a poor Batsman. I hope not.

 

[cricketjoshila]

dude saha will be first choice Wicket keeper.

In tests Pant will play ahead of Saha.

 

[Rajdeep]

In tests Pant will play ahead of Saha.

Dont think so...definitely not in 1st test. Kohli is not a big fan of Pant and he trusts Saha behind the stumps more. Also, based on ongoing IPL, Saha is in better batting form and more fit.

 

[andy0204]

Dont think so...definitely not in 1st test. Kohli is not a big fan of Pant and he trusts Saha behind the stumps more. Also, based on ongoing IPL, Saha is in better batting form and more fit.

If Pant batted well in New Zealand I would have supported him in Australian tour but he failed,now Saha is the best choice.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Dont think so...definitely not in 1st test. Kohli is not a big fan of Pant and he trusts Saha behind the stumps more. Also, based on ongoing IPL, Saha is in better batting form and more fit.

Saha is a walking wicket outside India. He is 36. His time has gone.

 

[tyron_woodley]

If Pant batted well in New Zealand I would have supported him in Australian tour but he failed,now Saha is the best choice.

N.z wickets are not conducive to bounce. It's mor swing friendly and our players never practice tour games prior to tests. We farking play T20 and odi before test series. No wonder we lost in n.z

 

[Rajdeep]

Cameron Green and Labuschange in terrific form in shield cricket. On top of that Steve Smith and David Warner are a different beast at home. If Australia plays all these 4 batsmen, India's work is cut out for this series. With Ishant out, India may stuggle this time to defend the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

The best since Ponting’: Greg Chappell heaps praise on young talent Cameron Green

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...ll-heaps-praise-on-young-talent-cameron-green

 

[Marshland]

Cameron Green and Labuschange in terrific form in shield cricket. On top of that Steve Smith and David Warner are a different beast at home. If Australia plays all these 4 batsmen, India's work is cut out for this series. With Ishant out, India may stuggle this time to defend the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

The best since Ponting’: Greg Chappell heaps praise on young talent Cameron Green

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...ll-heaps-praise-on-young-talent-cameron-green

India massively fluked out with their win summer before last.

I expect Australia to whitewash them like the Blackcaps earlier this year, and regain the trophy.

 

[Rajdeep]

India massively fluked out with their win summer before last.

I expect Australia to whitewash them like the Blackcaps earlier this year, and regain the trophy.

You dont fluke a test win, let alone an entire series. India was a better team last time and caught off-guard a depleted Australia without Smith/Warner. This time Australia team is much stronger and will be better prepared, so the task of team India is cut out. Nonetheless, it will be a terrific series to watch.

 

[Marshland]

You dont fluke a test win, let alone an entire series. India was a better team last time and caught off-guard a depleted Australia without Smith/Warner. This time Australia team is much stronger and will be better prepared, so the task of team India is cut out. Nonetheless, it will be a terrific series to watch.

You also have to remember that India have had zero competitive cricket whatsoever since they came over to NZ. Australia have played in England during this time, even if it's for LoIs. None of the Indian batsmen have had their First Class cricket time either. They're massively up against it.

Tell me - what kind of cricket has C Pujara played all year?

 

[Rajdeep]

You also have to remember that India have had zero competitive cricket whatsoever since they came over to NZ. Australia have played in England during this time, even if it's for LoIs. None of the Indian batsmen have had their First Class cricket time either. They're massively up against it.

Tell me - what kind of cricket has C Pujara played all year?

Yes and thats why I said it will be tough for India to defend the Border-Gavaskar trophy this time. It is very likely that Australia will beat us. But I dont agree last tour was a fluke as you cant fluke in test cricket. India won because they were a better team in that series..period.

 

[tyron_woodley]

India massively fluked out with their win summer before last.

I expect Australia to whitewash them like the Blackcaps earlier this year, and regain the trophy.

I expect the same to happen when Aussies tour India. Absolute mollywhopping.

However for this series it all depends on who we pick in the first team.

Ishant needs to play.
Rahul either in middle order or replace pant.
Opening will be Shaw.

Anyway we shall see. I predicted Aussies to win 2-1 if Ishant doesn't play. India has had good rest though so that could help India in a way. Usually we are always tired when we tour n.z at the end of the year etc.
Toss will make a difference too. Virat's team have never lost when they win the toss.

 

[tyron_woodley]

This Australian side is their best ever team at home

Their bowling for these condtions is the best ever. Actually their bowling is probably their best overall lineup.
Smith is Aussies best batsman ever. Smith is the GOAT test batsman
Labu is easily top 5. He is that good. Labu is top 5 Aussie batsman of all time.
Warner is easily their best opener ever along with Hayden.

This Aussie side would pummel the 2000-2008 version at home easily. Yes they will lose away but in home condtions it's their best team ever.

 

[Marshland]

I expect the same to happen when Aussies tour India. Absolute mollywhopping.

Yep. Both sides are utter gash away from home, though Australia won the first test last time and India won the entire series. Exceptions to the historic rule.

 

[sharmaji]

I am super excited for the series. I hope it is competitive. Aussies are the favourites, even though India won the last time. So many players I'd pay to watch: Smith, Warner, Labuschagne, Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc, Kohli, Pujara, Shami, Bumrah. Wow

 

[CanadianG00se]

I am super excited for the series. I hope it is competitive. Aussies are the favourites, even though India won the last time. So many players I'd pay to watch: Smith, Warner, Labuschagne, Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc, Kohli, Pujara, Shami, Bumrah. Wow

We are going to be getting our **** whopped! Absolute no preparation whatsoever. We haven’t played a first class cricket since Jan-February. We also have no experience of playing pink ball down under heck we have just played one D/N test against BD. It’s going to be absolute thrashing. #Whitewash

 

[tyron_woodley]

We are going to be getting our **** whopped! Absolute no preparation whatsoever. We haven’t played a first class cricket since Jan-February. We also have no experience of playing pink ball down under heck we have just played one D/N test against BD. It’s going to be absolute thrashing. #Whitewash

I agree we never prepare for test series properly like Aussies and english and even saffers do. It's really annoying but I suppose the boys have ample rest though so that's a bonus. For once we won't be fatigued.

Hopefully we play some serious first class matches before the series.
I highly doubt we will get whooped. It will be a very competitive series. If Aussies lose the toss it's over.

I just don't understand why we play bullsh*t bilateral odi's and T20 games before a test series. It's so stupid.

 

[CanadianG00se]

I agree we never prepare for test series properly like Aussies and english and even saffers do. It's really annoying but I suppose the boys have ample rest though so that's a bonus. For once we won't be fatigued.

Hopefully we play some serious first class matches before the series.
I highly doubt we will get whooped. It will be a very competitive series. If Aussies lose the toss it's over.

I just don't understand why we play bullsh*t bilateral odi's and T20 games before a test series. It's so stupid.

I also don’t understand why we can’t do like Australia does to their tour of India. They always split their LOI and Test tour whereas we put lot of stress on our players with very lengthy tours which often results in injuries.

BCCI should’ve requested two 4 day practise match against quality domestic team and 1 D/N practise match to get accustomed to conditions. There was no need for T20is and ODIs. Going into test series with LOIs and T20s is recipe for disaster.
I stand by my original prediction that it will be one sided series.

 

[tyron_woodley]

I also don’t understand why we can’t do like Australia does to their tour of India. They always split their LOI and Test tour whereas we put lot of stress on our players with very lengthy tours which often results in injuries.

BCCI should’ve requested two 4 day practise match against quality domestic team and 1 D/N practise match to get accustomed to conditions. There was no need for T20is and ODIs. Going into test series with LOIs and T20s is recipe for disaster.
I stand by my original prediction that it will be one sided series.

Problem is india's schedule is far busier than any other team and India will have to always play their star players in all formats due to marketing and endorsements reasons. So annoying.

Is there any chance we can have a gap between test series and the short format? I hope BCCI do something about it.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Problem is india's schedule is far busier than any other team and India will have to always play their star players in all formats due to marketing and endorsements reasons. So annoying.

Is there any chance we can have a gap between test series and the short format? I hope BCCI do something about it.

BCCI can easily field ODI and T20 XI without having all major stars. Kohli & Bumrah can skip occasional LOIs series, that would allow them necessary rest and we could also try out young players.

But knowing how backwards BCCI are, I highly doubt youngsters would be given any chance whatsoever. S Gill is been waiting for 2+ years to given proper chances, whereas we continuously field overage useless players like Jadhav.

If BCCI really want then I’m sure every board will accommodate Indian tour and split them but request must be made which I haven’t seen any from BCCI.

 

[tyron_woodley]

BCCI can easily field ODI and T20 XI without having all major stars. Kohli & Bumrah can skip occasional LOIs series, that would allow them necessary rest and we could also try out young players.

But knowing how backwards BCCI are, I highly doubt youngsters would be given any chance whatsoever. S Gill is been waiting for 2+ years to given proper chances, whereas we continuously field overage useless players like Jadhav.

If BCCI really want then I’m sure every board will accommodate Indian tour and split them but request must be made which I haven’t seen any from BCCI.

They can't because all our stars are marketable and are required to play due to endorsement reasons. That's the issue.

 

[CanadianG00se]

They can't because all our stars are marketable and are required to play due to endorsement reasons. That's the issue.

Then we will continue to suck and burn our star players to ground in the name of market!

If this continues we will always choke in World events as most of our players either carry injury or exhausted with never ending season.

BCCI is killing the goose that lays a golden egg.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Then we will continue to suck and burn our star players to ground in the name of market!

If this continues we will always choke in World events as most of our players either carry injury or exhausted with never ending season.

BCCI is killing the goose that lays a golden egg.

They don't care and players aren't complaining cause they all make so much money. Even average ones get paid 5 .million a year with add endorsements etc. India cricketers are filthy rich.

 

[CanadianG00se]

They don't care and players aren't complaining cause they all make so much money. Even average ones get paid 5 .million a year with add endorsements etc. India cricketers are filthy rich.

Is that why we don’t see the same hunger in them anymore like we did in past? Sachin always turned up at World Events, and we have players like KL who always turn up at IPL and goes missing rest of the year.

 

[tyron_woodley]

Is that why we don’t see the same hunger in them anymore like we did in past? Sachin always turned up at World Events, and we have players like KL who always turn up at IPL and goes missing rest of the year.

Maybe but at least we were number 1 in tests for 4 years. Just couldn't win in semis and finals of odi world cup and T20* world cup for some reason
I feel modern Indian players aren't as passionate anymore about their country because they make so much money

I would die for my country if I were a cricketer regardless whether I am rich or not.

 

[sharmaji]

I agree with so much of what [MENTION=150610]tyron_woodley[/MENTION] [MENTION=143738]CanadianG00se[/MENTION] are saying here. Bad planning by BCCI (why T20s and ODIs before test series?) and lack of drive to win from current generation Indian cricketers ((as evident by historic failures to win test series abroad (last Aussie tour was an exception) and world cup events )) are absolutely on point. I also hate the arrogance that Kohli shows sometimes, India is not winning enough to warrant such arrogance.

I agree that Aussies are the favourites and most likely it will be a whitewash, but I hope at least test specialist players like Pujara fight hard.

 

[CanadianG00se]

I agree with so much of what [MENTION=150610]tyron_woodley[/MENTION] [MENTION=143738]CanadianG00se[/MENTION] are saying here. Bad planning by BCCI (why T20s and ODIs before test series?) and lack of drive to win from current generation Indian cricketers ((as evident by historic failures to win test series abroad (last Aussie tour was an exception) and world cup events )) are absolutely on point. I also hate the arrogance that Kohli shows sometimes, India is not winning enough to warrant such arrogance.

I agree that Aussies are the favourites and most likely it will be a whitewash, but I hope at least test specialist players like Pujara fight hard.

Unlike last time around Pujara won’t have the preparations done this time. Due to ongoing pandemic Pujara would be lack of match practise and may not be match-fit. When you add everything thats going on, it will be nothing short of miracle if India manages to even win a test match.

 

[sharmaji]

Damn! Now you're making me depressed

Unlike last time around Pujara won’t have the preparations done this time. Due to ongoing pandemic Pujara would be lack of match practise and may not be match-fit. When you add everything thats going on, it will be nothing short of miracle if India manages to even win a test match.

 

[ShoonyaSifar]

Under the Kohli-Shastri regime, we will only regress. Began immediately after the last Aus tour. The pompous media statements on how great the Test side was after beating an Aus team in turmoil were the starting point. Continued with terrible team selection for the WC and post the WC, zero self reflection after being knocked out in THE SF , and seeing a SF spot as a great achievement.

The downhill journey has only picked up pace since then with complete lack of faith in backing young players vs WI and Afghanistan and the expected thrashing vs NZ.

The Aus tour will be no different. At best may win the T20 or ODI series. We will get slaughtered in the Tests.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Damn! Now you're making me depressed

It’s better to accept it beforehand, so it doesn’t sting as much later on. If you keep high expectations and then they disappoint( which they sure will) then it hurts a lot more(New Zealand tour 2020)

 

[tyron_woodley]

When I see the lineup we choose and the toss outcome I will predict the result with ease.

 

[tyron_woodley]

It’s better to accept it beforehand, so it doesn’t sting as much later on. If you keep high expectations and then they disappoint( which they sure will) then it hurts a lot more(New Zealand tour 2020)

It's not hard. All you have to do was practice some first class matches but these Indians don't seem too care. Oh well. Hope we so get some practice in somehow. I am sure they want to win the test series and not the short format as much. Money makes a difference I know but seriously we can't go in unprepared like we did vs n.z

 

[CanadianG00se]

When I see the lineup we choose and the toss outcome I will predict the result with ease.

I can predict it from now actually.

1. No match practise
2. No first class practise match before test series
3. Team disharmony/ Kohli-Shastri evil combo.
4. Pujara hasn’t played any match since NZ series
5. LOIs before test series gives hardly anytime to adjust
6. Smith-Warner are back

 

[CanadianG00se]

It's not hard. All you have to do was practice some first class matches but these Indians don't seem too care. Oh well. Hope we so get some practice in somehow. I am sure they want to win the test series and not the short format as much. Money makes a difference I know but seriously we can't go in unprepared like we did vs n.z

When was the last time Kohli and Co learned anything from overseas defeat. If I recall correctly Kohli was caught saying something along the lines that NZ will be squashed in India after series loss(shows how matured our captain is). I’m afraid unlike NZ series( we competed at least) Aus series would be complete annihilation.