India and Australia to Clash in 8 White-Ball Matches Ahead of ODI World Cup 2023
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed eight India vs Australia white-ball matches for 2023. This series will precede the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and will also mark the commencement of the next BCCI Media rights deal.
BCCI Media Rights Process to be Completed by August
Jay Shah, in the latest Apex Council meeting of the Board, stated that the BCCI media rights process would be brought to an end by the end of August.
ODI Series to Prepare for ODI World Cup 2023
The series between India and Australia will include three One Day Internationals to be held in September, as part of the World Cup 2023 preparations. This will be followed by five T20I matches in December, which will act as a formal commencement of Team India’s preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
India and Australia to Clash in Chennai on October 8
India and Australia will also be facing off in the ODI World Cup 2023 in Chennai on October 8, following the ODI series. This would be an important matchup between two of the best 50-over teams in the world, as they look to start the tournament off on the right foot.
Conclusion
The upcoming series between India and Australia is sure to be an exciting one, as the two teams look to get their preparations for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024 underway. The BCCI media rights process is also set to be completed by the end of August, ensuring that the series will be one to watch out for.