Australia, India aim to sort combinations with focus on T20 WC
There’s been a major push by the Canberrans in the lead-up to the Indian team’s visit to the capital to try and promote as many of the local businesses as possible. Starting of course with the beer. And the Manuka Oval was served well for the third ODI on Wednesday with a lot of the city’s brewers getting a chance to showcase their frothy wares. The drive to push the locals to the forefront has been led by the Australian Capital Territory’s Chief Minister Andrew Barr himself. You’re never too far away from cricket and politics coming together while in Canberra. The fact that the Manuka Oval has grandstands named after two of the most cricket-loving and popular Prime Ministers – Sir Robert Menzies and Bob Hawke – is only the most obvious sign of this blend. Even the bars, pubs and restaurants right outside the stadium often get a ripe mix of politicians and cricket celebrities rubbing shoulders. And even during matches, you’ll find a lot of important-looking people in their bespok...