The excitement is building as the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series kicks off in Australia on November 22, pitting the top two ranked men’s teams against each other in a five-Test showdown that promises to be a highlight of the cricketing calendar.
With the series now expanded to match the stature of The Ashes, both teams are eager to claim a trophy that has eluded Australia since the 2014-15 series.
The Australian squad has enjoyed significant success recently, winning the ICC World Championship final against India, retaining The Ashes, and clinching the ICC ODI World Cup.
The atmosphere at the venues is expected to be electric, with passionate Aussie crowds rallying behind Cummins’ side, while travelling Indian fans and local diaspora communities ensure the grandstands are filled to the brim.
The series kicks off at Perth Stadium, where fireworks are anticipated on the fast-paced West Australian pitch. Following this, Adelaide Oval will host a day-night Test, a fan favourite, promising a festive atmosphere filled with local hospitality. The Brisbane Test takes place just before Christmas, with families flocking to the Gabba for what could be a pivotal match in the series.
The festive highlight of Australia vs India series comes with the traditional Boxing Day Test at the iconic MCG, followed by the New Year’s Test at the historic SCG.
India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar.
As Australia seeks to reassert itself as the dominant force in world cricket, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he may miss the first Test due to personal reasons, casting a shadow over the team’s preparations.
Nevertheless, the Indian management has opted for match simulation training to maximise player readiness, acknowledging that traditional practice games may not provide the same benefit.
With India enjoying recent dominance in the series—having won the last four, including two wins on Australian soil—Virat Kohli has acknowledged the high skill level of the Australian side, which only motivates him to elevate his game.
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