Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted the Indian cricket team ahead of their two-day practice match against the PM's XI. The event was part of cricket diplomacy, enhancing India-Australia relations.

Cricket's financial power India has never truly dominated five-day Test cricket, but a sustained run of success is imminent due to its depth of talent and heft.

India has won the toss and elected to bat in the opening test of the Border-Gavaskar five-match series at Perth Stadium.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

Australia add uncapped Tasmania all-rounder Beau Webster to their squad for the second Test against India in Adelaide.

Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to Australia's Test squad for Adelaide amid concerns over the fitness of Mitchell Marsh. Webster, who turned himself from an offspinner into a brisk medium pacer although can still send down the former if needed,

Australia calls up uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster as injury cover for Mitchell Marsh in the test series against India.

Mitchell Marsh, who had been struggling with soreness after Australia's heavy 295-run defeat in the first Test in Perth earlier this week, is a major concern for the team ahead of IND vs AUS 2nd Test

"Webster will join the squad next week having been named the Sheffield Shield player of the year last summer and continuing that form this season," Cricket Australia said.

All-rounder Beau Webster has been added to Australia's Test squad for the second Test against India in Adelaide as cover for a sore Mitch Marsh. Webster's impressive Sheffield Shield form, including over 900 runs and 30 wickets last season,