Cricket: Australia tests announced

Australia will play two tests against Zimbabwe in October and four against India from December-January, the Australian Cricket Board announced today.

Australia begin their domestic test season against Zimbabwe in Perth (October 9-13) and Sydney (October 17-21).

They then take on India in Brisbane (December 4-8), Adelaide (December 12-16), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 2-6).

The one-day triangular series involving Australia, Zimbabwe and India will be held between January 9-February 3, with a best-of-three match finals series in Melbourne (February 6), Sydney (February 8) and Brisbane (February 10, if required).