Senior Players May Leave For Australia Early

Mumbai, Dec 1: There is a strong possibility that some senior members of the Indian cricket team, especially Test specialists like VVS Laxman who does not play ODIs, would leave for Australia ahead of the team's departure on December 12.

"Nothing has been decided as yet and we would inform the media once it happens, but yes the possibility of some players leaving early for Australia exists," a Cricket Board source said on Thursday.

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni told reporters in Mumbai after the conclusion of the three-Test series against the West Indies that such a move, if it happens, would benefit the players to get used to the conditions in Australia ahead of what is touted as a battle royale against the hosts.

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