India’s cricket team is gearing up for an exciting tour of Australia from November 2024 to January 2025. The India vs Australia Test Series 2024 tour is particularly significant as it features a five-match Test series, the first between India and Australia since 1992. Here’s everything you need to know about the tour, including the schedule, squad details, and player availability.
Departure and Schedule of India vs Australia Test Series 2024
The Indian team will depart for Australia on November 10, 2024. Before the main Test series, an India A team will play two first-class matches against Australia A.
India A Match Schedule:
- First Match: October 31 – November 3, 2024, in Mackay
- Second Match: November 7 – 10, 2024, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Intra-squad Game between India and India A is cancelled.
The official Test series will kick off with the first Test at Perth Stadium on November 22 to 26, 2024.
India vs Australia Test Series 2024: India Squad for the Australia Tour
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a strong squad for the India vs Australia Test Series 2024
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Jasprit Bumrah (VC)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mohammed Siraj
- Akash Deep
- Prasidh Krishna
- Harshit Rana
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
Travelling Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed.
India vs Australia Test Series 2024 Schedule
This schedule details the five-match Test series crucial for both teams in the ICC World Test Championship. Fans can look forward to exciting cricket as India takes on Australia in this historic rivalry.
| Match Number | Match Date | Venue | City Name | Start Time (IST) |
| 1 | November 22-26, 2024 | Perth Stadium | Perth | 7:50 AM |
| 2 | December 6-10, 2024 | Adelaide Oval | Adelaide | 9:30 AM |
| 3 | December 14-18, 2024 | The Gabba | Brisbane | 5:50 AM |
| 4 | December 26-30, 2024 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne | 5:00 AM |
| 5 | January 3-7, 2025 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney | 5:00 AM |
Where to Watch India vs Australia Test Series 2024
To watch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 between India and Australia from India, fans have several options for live broadcasting and streaming. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to catch all the action:
Live Broadcast Options
- Star Sports Network:
- The series will be broadcast live across various channels of the Star Sports Network. Viewers can watch the matches in multiple regional languages, ensuring accessibility for a wide audience.
Streaming Options
- Disney+ Hotstar:
- Fans can stream all matches live on Disney+ Hotstar, available on both mobile and web platforms. A subscription is required for access.
- Cricket Australia Website and App:
- For those looking to stream the matches directly, the Cricket Australia website and app will also provide live streaming options.
India vs Australia Test Series 2024 Player Availability and Changes
There are some concerns regarding player availability. Rohit Sharma is expected to miss at least the first Test match due to personal reasons. This situation has led the team management to look for potential replacements to fill his spot as an opener.
Players include KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran; however, both players have struggled in recent matches. Rahul scored only four runs in his last outing, while Easwaran also faced difficulties at the crease.
Key Concerns for Team India
- Rohit Sharma: Likely to miss the first Test.
- KL Rahul: Underperformed in warm-up matches.
- Abhimanyu Easwaran: Also struggled with form.
- Experienced players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are out of form. they played very poorly in the recent series against New Zealand.
- Virat Kohli scored only 93 runs in 6 innings against New Zealand and now ranking outside 20 for the first time since 2014.
- Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also struggled with their bowling against New Zealand. However, Ravindra Jadeja made a comeback in the last test match.
- Indian team is not playing any warmup matches to adapt to the Australian conditions.
This tour is crucial for India’s ambitions in the World Test Championship as they aim to secure their spot in the final next year. With a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, fans are eager to see how the team performs against a formidable Australian side in their backyard.