Australia train intensely ahead of 1st ODI vs Virat Kohli’s India in Chennai

Australia’s cricketers practised intensely as they prepare to take on Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team in the first ODI in Chennai starting on September 17. (AFP)

Updated on: Sep 15, 2017 12:50 PM IST

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Australia’s cricketers practised intensely as they prepare to take on Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team in the first ODI in Chennai starting on September 17. (AFP)

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Australian cricketer Hilton Cartwright (R) dives to take a catch during a training session ahead of the India-Australia cricket series (AFP)

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Australian cricketer Travis Head briefs the press ahead of the first ODI beginning on September 17 against India in Chennai. (AFP)

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Australia’s last ODI series in India was in 2013 and they lost a high-scoring tournament 3-2. (AFP)

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Glenn Maxwell prepares for a batting training session at the nets in Chepauk stadium, Chennai. (AFP)

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Hilton Cartwright is under pressure to be selected in the Australian side after being dismissed cheaply in the game against Board President’s XI. (AFP)

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James Faulkner (L) and Travis Head (R) arrive a training session. Both these all-rounders will have a big role to play in the series. (AFP)

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Australia had a good start to the Indian tour with a 103-run win over Board President’s XI. (AFP)

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All hopes for Australia will rest on David Warner, who has been in great form heading into the series. (AFP)

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Australia’s spin hopes will be pinned on Ashton Agar, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa. (AFP)

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Travis Head had a good match against Board President’s XI, managing an aggressive fifty. (AFP)

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Australia will be aiming to win their first ODI series in India since 2009, which they won 4-2. (AFP)

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Marcus Stoinis blasted 76 and took a wicket as he staked a claim to be included in the first ODI in Chennai. (AFP)

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Stoinis’ all-round skills will be vital if Australia have to achieve depth in their batting. (AFP)

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David Warner has an intense fielding drill ahead of the first ODI in Chennai. (AFP)

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Australia have had good preparation in the series against Bangladesh, having won the Test in Chittagong after a shock loss in Dhaka. (AFP)

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Steve Smith’s ability against spin will be tested as Australia aim to break their sub-continent jinx. (AFP)

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Australia’s cricket team will be desperate to put up a good show in ODIs after failing to reach the knock-out stages of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. (AFP)