The Australian batter said that he received constant abuse on Facebook and Twitter for his batting technique, suggesting that it was hard to "not take that to heart."

Hobart Hurricanes on Wednesday announced the signing of batsman Peter Handscomb ahead of the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Peter Handscomb said signs were positive that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in October in Australia, will go ahead.

Early into Hobart Hurricanes' chase, Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper Peter Handscomb was mic'd up with Glenn Maxwell bowling his off-spin.

A decision to call off play was made on Day 1 of the Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and Western Australia after several batsmen were hit by rising deliveries.

Peter Handscomb was left out of Australia's initial 15-man squad after the return of Steve Smith and David Warner from year-long ball-tampering bans.

The move was inspired by Australia head coach Justin Langer, who last year described himself as "a bit of a hippy", spending a month a year growing out his beard and walking barefoot.

Steve Smith and David Warner received their 1st call up to the Australia squad since the expiry late last month of year-long bans for their part in the ball-tampering scandal.

Chasing a target of 273, India were bowled out for 237 runs in 50 overs.

India recorded their first bilateral ODI series win in Australia with a 2-1 verdict.