Melbourne, India 'A' will play two first-class matches against Australia 'A' ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy later this year, CA announced on Tuesday.
Cricket Australia said that both these matches are to be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena I Mackay and MCG from 31 October-3 November and 7-10 November respectively.
The practice games will provide an opportunity for fringe players from both sides to try for a place in the Tests.
CA's Head of Cricket Pete Roach said, "Hosting those A matches at the upgraded Great Barrier Reef Arena and MC gives these 'A' matches significant status and will provide a fantastic opportunity for players from both sides to put their hand up for selection " Operations and Scheduling.
The Indian team will also play a three-day intra-squad match at the WACA Ground from November 17. India also played a practice match against Australia A in their previous tour in 2020-21.
The opening Test is scheduled to be held at the Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22. This will be the first time since the 1991–92 season that the marquee series has been extended to five Tests.
"Having that (series) running alongside the women's ODIs and then having those two important matches of Australia A versus India A will be great for our fans," Roach said.
The Indian women's cricket team will also tour Australia around the same time. The second ODI match along with the second Test will be played between the two teams on 8 December.
Australia have not won the Border Gavaskar Trophy since 2017, losing the last four series 2–1, including two series at home in 2018–19 and 2020–21.
Cricket Australia said that both these matches are to be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena I Mackay and MCG from 31 October-3 November and 7-10 November respectively.
The practice games will provide an opportunity for fringe players from both sides to try for a place in the Tests.
CA's Head of Cricket Pete Roach said, "Hosting those A matches at the upgraded Great Barrier Reef Arena and MC gives these 'A' matches significant status and will provide a fantastic opportunity for players from both sides to put their hand up for selection " Operations and Scheduling.
The Indian team will also play a three-day intra-squad match at the WACA Ground from November 17. India also played a practice match against Australia A in their previous tour in 2020-21.
The opening Test is scheduled to be held at the Optus Stadium in Perth from November 22. This will be the first time since the 1991–92 season that the marquee series has been extended to five Tests.
"Having that (series) running alongside the women's ODIs and then having those two important matches of Australia A versus India A will be great for our fans," Roach said.
The Indian women's cricket team will also tour Australia around the same time. The second ODI match along with the second Test will be played between the two teams on 8 December.
Australia have not won the Border Gavaskar Trophy since 2017, losing the last four series 2–1, including two series at home in 2018–19 and 2020–21.
