Australia captain Tim Paine expects tensions with India to boil over in the third test. Tensions between Australia and India are at boiling point going into the third test, with Tim Paine admitting the tourists are starting to get on his team's nerves. Paine has taken a thinly veiled swipe at India over their issues with Brisbane's hotel quarantine measures, claiming Australia would play the fourth test in Mumbai if need be. Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP Relations between Australia and India were friendly in the opening two tests, but that is expected to change in Sydney. The last series between Australia and India was played in relatively good spirits, but previous showdowns have been fiery.

Source: Stuff January 06, 2021 02:03 UTC