ADELAIDE has been confirmed to host the Border-Gavaskar series opener from December 6 as negotiations continue with India to lock in a historic day-night Test.

However, Cricket Australia has programmed a day-night Test between Australia and Sri Lanka from January 24 in Brisbane meaning the loss of a coveted Australia Day slot.

Adelaide will host the second of three ODIs against South Africa on November 9 in a massive follow up to Australia’s infamous March Test tour.

Adelaide has been compensated for a temporary loss of the Australia Day slot with an additional 50-over clash between Australia and India on January 15.

Australia starts its home summer campaign with three ODIs and one T20I against South Africa in November playing at Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval and Blundstone Arena.

The Advertiser revealed on April 10 that Adelaide would host the India Test series opener from December 6 but Cricket Australia remains in talks to convince the BCCI to embrace the pink ball. India reportedly plans to play a home day-night against the West Indies later this year.

“It is our preference that we play India in a day/night Test match in Adelaide, but we are still working through this detail and hope to have an answer on this in the coming weeks,” said CA chief James Sutherland.

India last played a Test at Adelaide Oval in December 2014, the first Test match played at the redeveloped ground.

Perth’s Optus Stadium, Melbourne and Sydney will stage the remaining India Tests.

SACA Chief Executive Keith Bradshaw said the first Test against India would be the highlight of a busy season of international cricket in Adelaide.

“We put forward a strong case to secure the India Test and we are also thrilled to have been awarded two of the six men’s ODIs,” he said.

“Our major investment in redeveloping Karen Rolton Oval has also been rewarded with a women’s ODI.

“This is a great result for South Australian cricket, which again reinforces just how important it is that we position ourselves for future growth in what is a dynamic and challenging environment.

“That’s reflected in the current work we’re doing with our members to modernise our constitution and legal structure to ensure we can provide the best games, the best talent and the best experiences for South Australian cricket lovers for generations to come.”