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Australia set to lose huge edge as hopes of Gabba Test opener fade – Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane had been slated to kickstart the eagerly awaited rematch between Australia and India but the complexities around planning international cricket in a pandemic has cast that into doubt.
Sydney has also expressed its interest for the marquee Test but could also host the fourth Test to go with its traditional New Year’s fixture.
If the Gabba does stage a rubber, it will be the fourth Test and not the first. Australia have not lost a Test at the venue since 1988, which is why players were so keen for the series to start in Brisbane.
“Things are out of our control a little bit at the moment. We’d love to start in Brissy; we’ve got such a great record there,” Hazlewood said.
“Thi…
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