India to play day-night practice match to prepare for Adelaide Test vs Australia

India is set to participate in a two-day warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra from November 30 to December 1, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This match is designed to help the Indian team get ready for their first-ever overseas Day-Night Test, scheduled to take place at the Adelaide Oval from December 6.

India has a strong track record in pink-ball Tests, having won all three of their previous matches against Bangladesh (2019), England (2021), and Sri Lanka (2022). However, the Adelaide Test will mark their debut in a Day-Night Test on foreign soil, adding an extra layer of significance to their preparation.

India to play day-night practice match to prepare for Adelaide Test vs Australia

Event	Details
Warm-Up Match	Two-day warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI
Venue	Manuka Oval, Canberra
Date	November 30 to December 1
Purpose	Preparation for the Day-Night Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval

Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, expressed his excitement about India's participation in the Prime Minister's XI match, highlighting its importance in the cricketing calendar. "We’re delighted to confirm India’s involvement in this year’s Prime Minister’s XI match that emphasizes the significance of the fixture on the cricketing calendar," Hockley said.

He added that the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will capture the attention of the cricketing world and that the confirmation of the Prime Minister's XI match is a great outcome for cricket fans, especially in the ACT and surrounding regions, contributing to an exciting summer of cricket.

George Bailey, Chair of Selectors for Cricket Australia, emphasized the honor associated with representing the Prime Minister's XI, given its rich history spanning over eight decades. He also noted that this match provides a valuable opportunity for players to make an impression against what is arguably the strongest team in world cricket.

The Indian team is scheduled to kick off the Test series against Australia on November 22 at Perth Stadium, with subsequent matches taking place in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. India will be aiming for a historic third consecutive Test series win on Australian soil.

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