Australia has reached a trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that is expected to boost shipments of agricultural products and resources, as well as provide Abu Dhabi with greater access to investment in green energy and critical minerals.

The agreement will boost exports and facilitate the trade of agricultural products and minerals underpinning the green transition.

The UAE and Australia have concluded talks for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that is expected to boost trade and investment ties between the countries. Australia will export more than 99 per cent of its products to the UAE without tariffs under the deal,

India are focused on making a strong start to their home test season and will not view their two-match series with Bangladesh merely as preparation for their tour of Australia later this year, skipper Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday.

Bangladesh and New Zealand aren’t expected to stretch India at home, but considering a five-match tour of Australia beckons right after these rubbers, it’s imperative that India find their Test groove soon.

Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is "no dress rehearsal" in cricket as they face a Bangladesh side fresh from a historic Test series win over Pakistan. Let them have fun," said Rohit of a Bangladesh team on a high after their first win over Pakistan.