India have all but foiled Australia’s ‘smart-scheduling’ plan | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia played a smart ‘scheduling’ card even before the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy commenced a month ago, but India’s riposte came in the first Test itself; and after three matches, the advantage has slightly shifted to the visitors’ camp.If India winning the series-opener in Perth made Australia re-think, their fightback to force a draw in…

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Travis Head makes it to Australia’s playing XI for Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne | Cricket News – Times of India

Travis Head (Agency Photo) Australia’s in-form batter and India’s nemesis Travis Head passed the fitness test on Wednesday to retain his place in Australia’s playing eleven, which the hosts announced on the eve of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.Announcing the eleven playing members for the match in Melbourne Cricket Ground beginning on Thursday, captain…

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India haven’t ruled out playing two spinners in Melbourne Test | Cricket News – Times of India

From left, Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma and Washington Sundar (File Photo/PTI) India have kept open the option of playing the fourth Test against Australia with two spinners, considering the possibility of Melbourne pitch slowing down over the last 2-3 days of the match after undergoing wear and tear on the initial two days.Captain Rohit hinted…

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