India will enter the series following some high-profile changes, chief among them is the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain and Shubman Gill as captain.
Former cricketers including Herschelle Gibbs, Ross Taylor, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, and Aaron Finch took part in the six-team franchise tournament.
Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris did not hold back in his criticism of Sunil Gavaskar after his comments on Josh Hazlewood.
Former captain Aaron Finch believes Rishabh Pant and Alex Carey will be crucial in determining the outcome of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while retired wicketkeeper Brad Haddin predicts that Indian batters will struggle against the Australian pacers.
Following India's loss to New Zealand at home Test series, Rohit Sharma admitted that he is not sure about playing the Perth Test.
World Test Championship final is starting June 7 at the Oval in London.
The 36-year-old will, however, continue to play for the Renegades in the Big Bash League and would consider domestic T20 opportunities in other countries.
England all-rounder Curran became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auctions after fetching a whopping Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings.
After another scratchy start, Aaron Finch finally fond form to score a half-century that set Australia on course for a 42-run win over Ireland in a crucial Group 1 tie
Skipper Aaron Finch (63) struck a fine half-century to guide Australia to 179 for five before the bowlers shot Ireland out for 137 in 18.1 overs.
"Very happy (with the result). My innings was unusual, poor. I couldn't hit the ball," Finch said.
Finch quit one-day internationals last month but will spearhead Australia's title defence at the World Cup amid speculations of a retirement after the 20-overs showpiece.
India were able to plug the gaps in Nagpur to level the three-match series with a comprehensive win in the eight-over-a-side contest. But they will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli overcame a prolonged lean patch at the Asia Cup earlier this month and also scored his 71st international century. The hundred was his first since November 2019.
A recent run of poor form has seen the 35-year-old Finch average just 3.7 runs, including three ducks, since scoring 62 runs against Sri Lanka in an ODI in June.
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The analysts were caught by surprise after the top brass of the Rajasthan Royals decided to release Steve Smith. The Aussie was captaining the side in the previous season.
In an interview, Finch accepted that the last six months have been the most difficult phase of his life.
In the Indian team, the experienced trio of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina have been included, while the injured Ajinkya Rahane, Rishi Dhawan and Gurkeerat Singh Mann have been left out. For Australia, all-rounder Shane Watson and pacer Shaun Tait have been brought into the side.
Australia today clinched the coveted ICC Cricket World Cup for the fifth time, thrashing New Zealand by seven wickets to provide a perfect farewell gift to skipper Michael Clarke, who played a key role with a 74-run knock in his final ODI appearance.
Pakistan had themselves to blame for the World Cup ouster as they dropped two easy catches, allowing the hosts to wriggle out of a precarious position.