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After the series against New Zealand, India has to tour Australia. On this tour, Team India has to play a 5-match series against Australia. In view of the World Test Championship, this series is very important for both the teams. For this, both the teams have started their preparations. Will leave no stone unturned in this series against Australia. In this episode, a big update has come out regarding Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc.
Big update has brought Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc
The prestigious domestic tournament Sheffield Shield is being organized. The New South Wales team is all set to play its second match in Sheffield Shield 2024-25. New South Wales has announced its team for this match. Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc have got a chance in this team. After a long time, both these great players will be seen playing in this tournament. Both were last seen playing in this tournament in 2021.
Australia took a big decision regarding Smith
Steve Smith will not be seen as an opening batsman in the series against India. After the departure of David Warner, he started being seen as an opening batsman. But his performance as an opening batsman was nothing special. In such a situation, now he will have to bat at number four again. Smith has been most successful at number 4 in Test cricket.
Australia is exploring green options
Before this series, the Australian team has suffered a big setback. Team's star player Cameron Green is out of this series due to back injury. After his injury, Australia is looking for his replacement.
New South Wales team for Sheffield Shield
Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ollie Davis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Sam Konstas, Nathan Lyon, Nick Maddison, Jack Nisbett, Josh Philippe, Tanvir Sangha.
Complete schedule of India-Australia test series
- First Test: 22-26 November, Perth
- Second Test: 6-10 December, Adelaide (day-night)
- Third Test: 14-18 December, Brisbane
- Fourth Test: 26-30 December, Melbourne
- 5th Test: 3-7 January, Sydney