Aussies, India clash twice

THE International Cricket Council has settled on the schedule underpinning its new Test championship, with Australia to host India twice in the next three summers as they bid to qualify for the inaugural final in 2021.

The ICC has revamped its Future Tours Program, seeking to add context to low-profile series by introducing a nine-team Test championship and 13-team ODI league.

The first Test championship final will take place mid-year in 2021, with England set to host it.