Nick Mulvenney

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

After fixating obsessively over one spot in the batting order for the best part of the spring, Australia's media pundits and cricket fans have been handed a plethora of talking points by the abject defeat in the first test against India.

Sydney — Uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster has been called into the Australia squad for the five-Test series against India as precautionary injury cover for Mitchell Marsh.

The 30-year-old sprinter had signalled her retirement earlier this year at the Paris Olympics after winning a gold, silver and bronze in relays to help Australia to its most successful Summer Games.

His decision was unsurprising given the tinge of green on the wicket on a warm and sunny day in the south island of New Zealand.

Both captains united in their view that the 25-year-old played a decisive role in the match

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