Australia opts for acclimatisation camp ahead of India Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Australia's cricket team will not play warm-up matches before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India starting January 21, 2027. Coach Andrew McDonald stated that the team prefers to hold a dedicated acclimatisation camp instead, due to limited preparation time following a home Test series against New Zealand. This decision follows previous strategies where Australia had similar camps in the UAE and India ahead of past tours. Players not involved in the New Zealand series may begin preparations earlier and training facilities designed to replicate Indian conditions are under consideration.
- •Australia will forego warm-up games before the India Test series.
- •Coaching staff plans an acclimatisation camp to adjust to local conditions.
- •The Test series begins less than two weeks after New Zealand matches.
- •Players may shift focus from domestic leagues for better preparation.
- •Special pitch training at home may replicate Indian conditions.
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