? Australia Captain eager to avoid controversy
? DRS not in place for upcominh four-Test series
The Australia captain Michael Clarke is adamant his team will play hard in the four-Test series against India but will make sure they do not cross the line.
When India last toured Australia in 2007/08, several incidents ? including Harbhajan Singh being fined for using abusive language towards Andrew Symonds ? marred the series, which was won by the hosts.
However Clarke and India's captain MS Dhoni want to avoid similar controversy this time, and the Australia batsman said his side knows where the competitive line stands.
"Both teams understand where we're at. I think the relationship between the Australia team and India team could not be stronger," Clarke said. "I think there's a lot of friendships made there and we all understand there's a line you can go to, but there's a line you can't cross.
"I can guarantee you nobody in the Australian team will cross that and if they do, there will be punishments from the ICC and also Cricket Australia. We'll be doing everything in our power to play some really competitive, tough cricket, but we understand and acknowledge that we won't cross that line."
The incident between Symonds and Harbhajan occurred after the spinner was frustrated by several decisions going against him in the second Test at the SCG. With the Decision Review System not in place for the upcoming series, there had been concerns the players' frustrations could again boil over.
Symonds and Harbhajan have since played together in the Indian Premier League, and Clarke said the Twenty20 tournament had allowed players from the two countries to form close friendships.
"I think the relationship between the Australian players and the Indian players is very good and will continue to be that way," Clarke said. "The IPL has played a big part because you get the opportunity to play with people from all around the world.
"In saying that, I think the series out on the field will be very competitive. Both teams want to win, both have a lot to play for and in my career it's been no different against India. It's always been very competitive on the field, but off the field both teams get on very well."
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/dec/24/michael-clarke-australia-india
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