Cricket

Australia to warm up in Hyderabad

The BCCI announced that Austrlia will be playing one practice match at Hyderabad against a select India XI from October 2-5. This will be followed by the first test as scheduled and there will be no change due to safety concerns.

“There’s no change in the tour itinerary. Bangalore is to host the opening Test from October 9-13 after the Australians start the tour with a four-day warm-up tie against a select India XI at Hyderabad from October 2-5,” BCCI sources said.

The Australians are set to land in India on September 29. The second, third and fourth Tests of the rubber are to be played at Mohali (Oct 17-21), Delhi (Oct 29-Nov 2) and Nagpur (Nov 6-10).

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