India To Face Australia In Warm-Up Game Ahead of IND vs AUS 1st Test – All You Need to Know
India and Australia will play a three-day practice match at the WACA from Friday to Sunday.
IND vs AUS warmup match details: India and Australia will face off in an intra-squad warm-up match before the official start of Border-Gavaskar Trophy with IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. As reported by The West Australian, the teams will play a three-day practice match at the WACA from Friday to Sunday. IND vs AUS warm-up will allow both sides to refine their strategies as they prepare for high-stakes IND vs AUS Test series ahead.
Initial reports indicated that India would not play any warm-up matches against Australia ahead of IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series to reduce injury concerns. However, it has been confirmed that the teams will play an intra-squad warm-up game behind closed doors, with no spectators allowed.
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India began their practice on Tuesday at Optus Stadium, with strict protocols in place, including restrictions on ground staff carrying mobile phones during the session.
Australia's head pitch curator warns India ahead of IND vs AUS Perth Test
IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on November 22, with IND vs AUS 1st Test scheduled in Perth. Known for its fast pace and sharp bounce, the Perth pitch is likely to pose a big challenge for the visiting team.
"This is Australia, this is Perth. I want to make sure the pitch gives the bowlers pace, bounce, and carries the ball very well," stated Isaac McDonald, chief curator of Western Australia Cricket, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo.
Seems like McDonald is working to replicate the pitch conditions from last December's first Test between Australia and Pakistan. That match saw 35 wickets fall, with pacers taking 28 of them. Pakistan, unable to cope with the conditions, was defeated by a massive 360-run margin.
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