Indian Cricket Team Updates

What The first of the two T20 Internationals between Australia and India When February 01, 2012. The game begins at 14:05 IST. Where Stadium Australia, Sydney. Although the venue has hosted T20 games for the Big Bash this season, it has never hosted a T20 international before. Built originally for the Sydney Olympics in 2000, the venue will book its place in cricket history when Australia face off against India on February 1. The Teams A new format could possibly bring about a change in India’s fortunes Down Under. However, the Australians, led by international debutant George Bailey, will undoubtedly come hard at the Indians. Travis Birt and Mitchell Marsh have finished the recently concluded Big Bash tournament as the leading run-getters, while Aaron Finch and David Hussey were among the Top 10 run-scorers as well. Similarly, Brad Hogg, James Faulkner and Clint McKay finished among the Top 10 wicket-takers in the premier T20 event. Throw in David Warner, Australia’s leadi...

The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced a 14-man squad for the KFC T20 INTL matches against India. Two KFC T20 INTL matches will be played between Australia and India , with the first taking place at Sydney Olympic Park on 1 February, 2012. George Bailey has been named the new Australian T20 captain. The Australian squad is: George Bailey (c) David Warner (vc) Travis Birt Dan Christian Xavier Doherty James Faulkner Aaron Finch Brad Hogg David Hussey Brett Lee Mitchell Marsh Shaun Marsh Clint McKay Matthew Wade Commenting on the squad, National Selector John Inverarity said: “Australia's T20 Team has been ranked a disappointing 6th in World Rankings. It is considered that the team needs refreshment and a number of changes have been made. “The NSP has been discussing this T20 squad for about six weeks and has unanimously decided on the squad, the captain and the vice-captain. The selectors consider this to be a ve...

Indian team for the two T20 Internationals and ODI tri-series in Australia Other Useful Links: India - Australia Test Records: http://indian-cricket-team-updates.blogspot.com/2011/12/india-australia-test-records.html IPL 2012 Season 5 Schedule - http://indian-cricket-team-updates.blogspot.com/2012/01/ipl-2012-season-5-schedule-csk-vs-mi.html

What The second Test of the four-match series between Australia and India When January 3-7, 2012. The game begins at 5:00 am, IST. Where Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Although the SCG is traditionally known to suit spinners, curator Tom Parker has suggested that the wicket will help the fast bowlers for at least the opening days of the Test. Australia lost an Ashes Test to England here last year, but won all seven Test matches played here before that Test since January 2005. The Teams Australia head into this Test with captain Michael Clarke naming an unchanged side from the first Test. What that means is that offspinner Nathan Lyon retains his place in the playing eleven ahead of pacer Ryan Harris who was named in the 12-man squad for this Test. But Lyon will be looking to put in a much better performance than in the first Test at the MCG where he had ordinary figures (22.5-2-91-1). The other concern for Australia would be the form of Shaun Marsh. Marsh, who was returnin...

What The first Test of the four-match series between Australia and India When December 26-30, 2011. The game begins at 5:00 am, IST. Where Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. In recent years, the MCG has developed a knack for producing results. All 11 Tests played at this venue since 2000 have borne results while the last drawn game here was in December 1997, between Australia and South Africa. The Teams Between David Warner, Ed Cowan, Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke, Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey – Australia have the perfect mix of youth and experience in their batting department. Cowan’s recent century against the Indians in the warm-up tie at the start of the week should give the left-hander much confidence ahead of his Test debut. His opening partnership with Warner will be crucial to the hosts’ fortunes in the first Test. Ben Hilfenhaus has pushed Daniel Christian and Mitchell Starc out of the hosts’ playing XI, which means that Australia will have to rely on four...