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FOUND: Cricket australia wants perth as the new test fortress - What They Never Told You

Cricket Australia has chosen Optus Stadium in Perth as the venue for the first Test against India. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket Australia insists Optus Stadium can replace the Gabba as the men's Test team's new fortress after handing Perth the first match against India.

Officials announced their schedule for this summer on Tuesday, with the WA capital to kick off the five-Test India series on November 22.

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