Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on Thursday
Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged World champions Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash, in Pallekele, on Saturday.
The team leaves for Australia on Wednesday to play three ODIs, a day-night Test and three T20Is.
'India were on top of their game, they deserved to beat us for the first time in their history. But our guys are two years better and a lot of the Indians are the same, more experienced. I can't wait to see them go. Can't wait.'
'We do the necessary checks (and) Will's good to go, so we're hopeful that he'll be fine all the way through.'
The BCCI tweeted photographs of the Indian contingent before departure with the players sporting customised PPE kits for travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'And I think Pat really hit that home. Let's be calm. Let's go do the basics really well and when our chance comes let's be ruthless.'
The 46-year-old Brad Hodge had played 14 games for KTK, scoring 285 runs at an average of 35.63. He was bought by Kochi Tuskers for $US425,000 at the 2010 auction.
IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Wednesday.
'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'
Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.
Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a stylish 49 off 36 balls before the heavens opened up and force the abandonment of the first women's T20 International between India and Australia, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.
Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
India's Divij Sharan and Ankita Raina crashed out of the Australian Open men's and women's doubles events respectively, after suffering straight set defeats in the opening round in Melbourne on Thursday.
The five-Test series pours about A$200 million ($145.68 million) into Cricket Australia (CA) coffers through broadcast, sponsorship and ticketing, local media have reported.
Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 34.
Joining in to wish the new Wimbledon champ were tennis great Rod Laver, English women's cricketer Isa Guha, 2000 Olympics champion Cathy Freeman, another Aboriginal athlete, along with Aboriginal cricketer Mel Jones ...
Mumbai Indians batsman Chris Lynn had recently requested Cricket Australia to arrange for a charter flight for Australia players after the tournament concludes on May 30.
The Australian women's cricket team matched the world record 21-game winning streak in one-day internationals set in 2003.
The all-rounder also speaks of how coach Ravi Shastri has inspired him and the challenge of opening in Test matches.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.
Health authorities in Victoria state have now reported nine infections among passengers that arrived in Melbourne on charter flights for the February 8-21 Australian Open.
He explained about the technical adjustments he made in Sydney and now in Brisbane to tackle the Australian pacers.
The Sydney Test, apart from being an enthralling battle between the ball and the bat, drew attention for Indian players facing racists remarks.
Pace legend Glenn McGrath, who has often predicted results of Australia's Test rubbers, forecast yet another 5-0 clean sweep by his country against England in the upcoming Ashes series.
The South Koreans, meanwhile, secured their first win in Group B as Paulo Bento's side saw off Lebanon in Suwon.
'If you look at the top four batting line-up of the world, I think it's the weakest batting line-up. England is better than Australia, New Zealand is better than Australia and India a much better than Australia.'
Kenin, who was seeded 14th last year, came back from a set down to beat Spain's twice Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza in the Australian Open final.
'The first two Tests have been tough cricket, it's 1-1 and that probably shows how close the series has been'
Ajinkya Rahane's meticulous planning and execution of his training sessions during the COVID-19 induced break is helping him immensely on the ongoing tour of Australia, believes his coach Pravin Amre.
Australia's fielders spilled a few chances offered by Ajinkya Rahane as India took a 82-run lead by the end of Day 2 in the second Test.
A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian Open on Friday with a crushing 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round.
'When you face bowling of that quality, with that line and length, it's very difficult to score runs and that's what happened to the Indians today.'
India enters the final leg of the Australia tour with the first Test at Adelaide on December 17.
Shaun Marsh's name crops up as Australia look for right opening combo.
Images from the third T20 International between Australia and India, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.
The third game in the ODI series between India and Australia will be played on December 2 at Canberra.
'KL Rahul in his last 5 Test series - v SA - Avg 7.1, - v Eng - Avg 29, - v WI at home - Avg 18, - v Aus - Avg 10.7, - v WI - Avg 25.4.'
