The World Cup’s much-needed adrenaline shots would be delivered at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium when India takes on Australia in Chennai on October 8. Cricket’s premier championship has moved sedately since New Zealand ambushed England at Ahmedabad on Thursday, but the sporting caravan will definitely gain some zest as the host finally joins the party.
In recent times, India against Australia has been a recurring template. These are the willow game’s coincidences determined by both accessibility and commerce. Just this March, Australia turned up at Chennai and used leg-spinner Adam Zampa to stun the Indians in an ODI and claim that series 2-1.
Even in the latest ODI series in which Rohit Sharma’s men prevailed 2-1, Australia seized the last game. It is a thin line that distinguishes these two outfits that have a history of gladiatorial battles. In the 1987 World Cup fixture at this hallowed venue, India fell short by a mere one run!
