Zoom News : Jan 31, 2023, 07:06 PM
New Delhi. There is only a little more than a week left for the India-Australia Test series to begin. In such a situation, the curiosity about this Test series has reached its peak among the cricket fans of both the countries. Everyone is waiting to see how India cleans up the kangaroos who are coming to play Test series in India after six years in home conditions. Although it is not going to be that easy either. The Australian team, which has suffered two consecutive defeats in the Test series at home, is coming to India with full preparation. Even before coming to India, former Kangaroo captain Steve Smith has made serious allegations against the BCCI.The four-match Test series between India and Australia is going to start from February 9. In order to make a place in the final of the World Test Championship, the team led by Pat Cummins will have to win this series at least 3-1 for India. Even a small mistake can spoil the dream of becoming India's Test champion. Veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are currently busy preparing for the Test by taking a break from T20 cricket.Even before coming to India, former Australia captain Steve Smith has made serious allegations against the BCCI. No practice match is being organized between the two countries before this series. Usually, it is a tradition that before the big test series, the foreign team is given a chance to play a practice test match to get acquainted with the pitches. This time the Australian team is not going to play a single practice match in India. The Kangaroos have refused to do so.During a conversation with the Daily Telegraph, Steve Smith said, “I think the decision of not playing our tour game (practice match) before the Test series in India is correct. Last time when we came to India, they gave us green top ie green pitch to play. There is no point in playing on such a pitch. It is better to have our own net sessions and practice against our spinners.