Former Australia cricketer Steve Waugh slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the leading cricketing nations especially South Africa for prioritizing the T20 tournament over Test cricket.
The five-match Test series between India and England will kick off on January 25 next year with the first Test in Hyderabad. The fifth and final Test will be held in Dharamshala and the series will conclude on March 11.
Following Australia's 79-run win against Pakistan in the second Test Match at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins showered praise on Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh and said that their knocks got them back on the game.
The hosts found themselves at 16/4 following a memorable spell from the Pakistan pacers. However, Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh pulled Australia back into the game by stitching up a partnership of 153 runs.
Test skipper Ben Stokes hit back at former cricketer Steve Harmison for his remarks on England's lack of preparation for their upcoming Test series against India.
Mitchell Marsh talked about the emotions that he was going through during his match-saving knock of 96 on Day 3 of the second Test against Pakistan on Thursday at the MCG.