India Prepares for Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia

India's cricket team is gearing up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to commence on November 22 in Perth, with plans to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior. The team aims to enhance their preparations by playing intra-squad matches against their 'A' team colleagues, similar to strategies used during previous tours. The home series against New Zealand will conclude on November 5, allowing the Test squad to depart shortly after. This preparation comes in response to a noted decline in the quality of practice matches over the years, with efforts to reintroduce first-class status to these games. The India A team is also scheduled to play a series of A Tests, departing for Australia by October 25. Overall, the BCCI is focused on ensuring the team's readiness for a successful campaign in Australia.