In a recent development, Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to take part in the final against India in spite of having mild symptoms on Sunday and returning with Covid-19 positive. Cricket Australia confirmed that the clinical staff at the organizing venue allowed her participation.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that the men's team will play three T20Is each against Australia and South Africa at home in order to prepare for the ICC World T20. They will also play three ODIs against the Proteas which will be their final outing before the World Cup.

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane dropped a bombshell saying that someone else took credit for the decisions that he made in Australia during the 2020-21 tour. Ajinkya Rahane led the Indian team to one of the most memorable series victories in Indian cricket's history winning the series 2-1.

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he made Steve Smith his obsession for about six months while preparing for the series when India toured Australia in 2020/21 for a four match Test series. Ashwin picked 12 wickets in three matches dismissing Smith thrice in the series.