Australia gear up for pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 3, 2024, 15:10 IST

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Australia is gearing up for the pink-ball Test match against India in Adelaide, aiming to excel in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Key players are honing their skills, with Steve Smith looking to regain form and Mitchell Starc ready with the pink ball. Despite a previous loss to India in Perth, Australia is intensively preparing for this crucial Test.

Australia gear up for pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide

NEW DELHI: The Australian cricket team is preparing for the highly anticipated pink-ball Test match against India in Adelaide, which is scheduled to start on Friday as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
All of the Australian Test team's well-known players were spotted working hard in the lead-up to the game. Travis Head concentrated on defensive drills, while Steve Smith, who is going through a difficult time at bat right now, will look to regain his form.
With the pink ball in hand, Mitchell Starc was seen poised to contribute to the forthcoming game.

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The team's actions indicate that they are prepared to take on a strong Indian team in this important Test.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) highlighted the team's intensive preparations, posting on X:

India defeated Australia by 295 runs in Perth in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, overcoming a series thumping at home against New Zealand, despite being bowled out for just 150 runs in the opening innings.

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