Indian cricket team in Australia in 2014–15
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The Indian cricket team toured Australia from 24 November 2014 to 10 January 2015. The tour consisted of two tour matches and four Test matches. The first Test was originally scheduled on 4 December in Brisbane, but it was postponed because of the death of Phillip Hughes. Instead, Adelaide hosted the first Test from 9 December and the Brisbane hosted the second Test from 17 December.[1][2][3] Following the draw in the third Test, Indian captain MS Dhoni announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.[4] After the draw in the final Test in Sydney, Australia won the series 2–0. Following the Test matches, Australia and India participated in the Carlton Mid Triangular Series with the England cricket team.
Indian cricket team in Australia in 2014–15 | |||
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Australia | India | ||
Dates | 24 November 2014 – 10 January 2015 | ||
Captains | Michael Clarke[n 1] | MS Dhoni[n 2] | |
Test series | |||
Result | Australia won the 4-match series 2–0 | ||
Most runs | Steve Smith (769) | Virat Kohli (692) | |
Most wickets | Nathan Lyon (23) | Mohammed Shami (15) | |
Player of the series | Steve Smith (Aus) |