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.
Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on Thursday
'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.'
'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'
The BCCI tweeted photographs of the Indian contingent before departure with the players sporting customised PPE kits for travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Wednesday.
Gilles Simon will carry the distinction of being the first man to prise a set off Novak Djokovic at this year's Australian Open but the lion-hearted Frenchman was crushed after going down in a five-set classic on Sunday.
Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.
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 ...
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.
Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.
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.
A relieved Rafael Nadal felt the confidence come flooding back in a first-round romp at the Australian Open on Monday.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 34.
The South Koreans, meanwhile, secured their first win in Group B as Paulo Bento's side saw off Lebanon in Suwon.
The all-rounder also speaks of how coach Ravi Shastri has inspired him and the challenge of opening in Test matches.
The Australian women's cricket team matched the world record 21-game winning streak in one-day internationals set in 2003.
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.
Linette will battle against Canada's Rebecca Marino, the seventh-seed, in the last eight on Friday.
The Sydney Test, apart from being an enthralling battle between the ball and the bat, drew attention for Indian players facing racists remarks.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.
'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.
'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.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle pick the 50 Most Valuable Players in IPL 2022 after Game 55.
The third game in the ODI series between India and Australia will be played on December 2 at Canberra.
Babar Azam has led Pakistan team well in the ongoing T20 World Cup and doesn't need to do anything differently in the semi-final against Australia on Thursday, PCB chairman and former skipper Ramiz Raja said on the eve of the game.
Will Virat Kohli's team bounce back to win the second game or will it again be the Australians taking the honours?
FIXTURES (Start at 14.40 local, 0910 IST, 0340 GMT)
India's tour of Australia begins with the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
'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.'
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