Sydney: Australia will play Zimbabwe in two Tests; in Perth and Sydney next October, and four Tests against India from December-January, the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Wednesday. Australia begins its domestic Test season against Zimbabwe in Perth (October 9-13) and Sydney (October 17-21). The world champion side then takes on India in four Tests in Brisbane (December 4- 8), Adelaide (December 12-16), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 2-6), the ACB said. The VB One-day triangular series involving Australia, Zimbabwe and India takes place from January 9-February 3, with a best-of-three match finals series in Melbourne (Feb 6), Sydney (Feb 8) and Brisbane (Feb 10 - if required). The ACB said no international cricket will take place in November, with Australia expected to play in a triangular One-day series in India. Zimbabwe will also play five first-class matches while touring in Australia and India has matches against Victoria (November 27-29), Prime Minister's XI in Canberra (December 1) and Australia A in Hobart (December 19-21) Copyright AFP 2001

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