India-Australia series
Border-Gavaskar Trophy schedule announced, extended to five Tests
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The schedule of the historic five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has been announced by Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday.
Speaking on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said: “The BCCI remains steadfast in its dedication to preserving the rich heritage of Test Cricket, a format we hold in the highest esteem.
“Our ongoing collaboration with Cricket Australia in extending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to five Tests underscores our collective commitment to nurturing and elevating Test cricket’s significance.
India and Australia will play a five-Test series for the first time since 1991-92, with the first Test at Perth Stadium from November 22-26. The second Test, a day-night pink-ball match, will be at Adelaide Oval in the first week of December.
This will be India's fifth day-night Test and the second against Australia since December 2020, where they suffered a significant loss with their lowest Test total of 36 all out in an eight-wicket defeat.
The third Test will be held at The Gabba in Brisbane followed by the customary Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26-30, 2024.
The landmark series, set to form an integral part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, will conclude with the fifth Test in Sydney in January 2025.
Australia will host Pakistan in three ODIs and three T20Is in early November before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins.
The ODIs will be part of both teams' preparation for the Champions Trophy and is likely to be Australia's last official ODI series before that tournament begins in Pakistan.