The preparatory camp before selecting the Indian cricket team to play in the home series against Australia, will be held in Chennai from February 5 to 10.

The BCCI secretary, Jaywant Lele, told PTI in Mumbai on Tuesday that the Challenger Series limited overs cricket tournament involving three teams, including the national team, would be held in Chennai from February 12 to 15.

"Soon after the Challenger Series, the Indian team would be picked to play in the three Test matches," he added. "However, the itinerary for the home series against the Australians, which is yet to be finalised, would be declared only on January 22 at Delhi," Lele said. The probables for the series against Australia will be announced on January 29.

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