Indian cricket team arrive in Sydney for long series in Australia

Sydney: The Indian men's cricket team led by captain Virat Kohli arrived here for a lengthy series against Australia, starting November 27.

Indian team in their customised PPE kits and masks, had departed from Dubai on Wednesday night after taking part in the Indian Premier League 2020. 

The players will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine. During their 14-day quarantine period, the Indian team will also do training at the Blacktown International Sports Park, which has also been turned into a bio-secure venue. 

The tour will start with the three ODIs at the Sydney Cricket Ground (November 27, 29) and Manuka Oval, Canberra (December 2) followed by the three-match T20I series at Manuka Oval, Canberra (December 4 ) and the SCG (December 6, 8).

After the white ball series, the teams will participate in the Border-Gavaskar Test series, beginning with the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval from December 17. It will be followed by Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (December 26), the SCG (January 7) and the Gabba (January 15).(UNI)