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Indian tour good for business or good for the Ashes?

Clint McKay looks to have played his last ODI. (AP Photo/Mal Fairclough)
Roar Rookie
11th October, 2013
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Indian tour was scheduled long ago, but it came into spotlight after Australia had a long tour of England and a much more important return Ashes series in November.

Australian cricketers are on the road all year long and now when the focus had to be on regaining The Ashes, most of the Australian players are in India and tired but still playing.

While many former cricketers have spoken against this ODI series but there is still a plus point to it which involves the No.1 spot being on the line along with young cricketers having a chance to prove themselves, but also it could be getting exposed to spin issues or getting injured.

Shane Watson who is considered as a straight away start up for The Ashes has a long standing history of getting injured but still is being let to play this whole seven ODI series.

Australian bowlers are again at the risk of more injuries.

Touring India is definitely good for business and it also carries a big rivalry behind it but it is oddly scheduled.

It’s a busy time for Australian cricket, and everybody knows Australia is more focused on The Ashes.

Cricket Australia proved they do what’s good for business when they posted about how much profits the BBL made, on the same day when Australia lost the Ashes Series in England.

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So what is the priority for Australian cricket? More dollars, or more pride?

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