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Aus vs Ind, 2nd Test: Absence Of Kohli And Shami Gives Us Advantage, Says Coach Langer

By IANS News December 24, 2020 • 10:51 AM View: 2209

The absence of India skipper Virat Kohli and pace bowler Mohammed Shami will give an advantage to Australia, who will look score over 400 in the first innings to take charge of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, says Australia head coach Justin Langer.

The second Test, known as the Boxing Day Test, starts Saturday and India have fond memories from the last time when they won it on a flat batting wicket to go 1-0 up in the four-match series in 2018/19.

TAGS Melbourne Cricket Ground India tour of Australia 2020-21 Justin Langer Virat Kohli Mohammed Shami

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