India and Australia are set to face each other in a 5-Test series for the first time since the 1991-92 season. This long-awaited series, part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will begin in November 2024.

Cricket Australia announced that the series will mark the first time in over three decades that these two cricketing giants will compete in a series of this length.

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Both the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) have expressed their excitement about the extended series. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah highlighted the importance of preserving the heritage of test cricket.

“Our collaboration with Cricket Australia in extending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to five Tests underscores our commitment to nurturing and elevating test cricket’s significance,” Jay Shah stated.

CA Chairman Mike Baird echoed these sentiments.

“We are absolutely delighted the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been extended to five Tests given the intense rivalry between our two great cricketing nations and the excitement this creates,” said Mike Baird.

When did last play Australia in a 5-Test series?

The last time India played a 5-Test series against Australia was during their 1991-92 tour of Australia. Since then, the two teams have mostly competed in 4-test series.

The 1991/92 series saw Australia dominating India, winning 4 tests and drawing 1, leading to 4-0 series result.

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What are Test venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25?

According to Australian media, the first Test will take place in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide and Brisbane. The iconic Boxing Day Test will be held in Melbourne, and the series will conclude with the New Year’s Test in Sydney.

The series will commence on November 22 and will conclude with the final test starting on January 3, 2025. The second Test at the Adelaide will be the only day/night Test in the series.