Australia have always treated the Twenty20 Internationals with a little disdain. It is no wonder that a world title has eluded them in this format. Steve Smith's last T20I was 18 months ago, versus India at the World T20. David Warner played for Australia in the format more than a year ago, when he stayed back to complete the tour of Sri Lanka. This year, an under-strength Australia lost a home T20I series to Sri Lanka while the "main" team had already jetted off to UAE in preparation for the India tour.
AUSTRALIA TOUR OF INDIA, 2017
Australia's chance to plug T20I losing streak against India
India's pre-series preparation included a little session of keepy uppies outside the dressing room, thanks to excessive rain in the city. © AFP
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