India to play D/N game against Prime Minister's XI ahead of Adelaide Test

The upcoming summer of international cricket in Australia has gotten even bigger with confirmation of a showdown between the Prime Minister’s XI and the Indian Men’s team at Manuka Oval, Canberra, from November 30 (Saturday).

It will be a two-day, day-night game in preparation for the Adelaide pink-ball match between the visitors and the hosts, which will be played from December 6. India's tour of Australia will start on November 22 with the first Test in Perth. 

“Over the years I’ve loved watching players like Sunil Gavaskar, Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar so it’ll be great to see the PM’s XI face the Indian team in Canberra," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, reported cricket.com.au. 

“I look forward to meeting with the National Selectors to discuss selection for the squad,” he added. 

The 2024 Prime Minister’s XI match will celebrate Australia and India’s long-running cricket ties that underpin broader bilateral economic, cultural and community links while adding to the enormous excitement surrounding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series.

It is the fourth time India will be playing against the Prime Minister’s XI and the first time in 20 years.

The last time the Prime Minister’s XI faced India was in 2004, when Steve Waugh captained a team which included current men’s national coach Andrew McDonald against an Indian side led by Rahul Dravid.

The Australian Prime Minister will meet with CA Chair of Selectors George Bailey and selector Tony Dodemaide to discuss the selection of the squad.

"Representing the PMs XI is a tremendous honour for any player given its rich history spanning eight decades. This year’s match also presents an opportunity for players to impress against arguably the strongest side in world cricket," Bailey said.

"We look forward to sitting down with the Prime Minister to choose a side which will not only befit the match but include some of our brightest prospects and rising stars.”

Australia vs India Test schedule

First Test: November 22-26, Perth

Second Test: December 6-10, Adelaide (d/n)

Third Test: December 14-18, Brisbane

Fourth Test: December 26-30, Melbourne

Fifth Test: January 3-7, Sydney

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