IND vs AUS: Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to begin in November between India and Australia. For the first time, this Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will feature five Test matches, which promises to be a challenging period for the Indian team. The first batch of the Indian team departed from Mumbai airport for Australia on November 10, including key players like Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill. The fans were thrilled to see the players at the airport, with Siraj and Jaiswal spotted taking photos and giving autographs to their admirers.
The Indian team will arrive in Australia in two batches. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar traveled with the first batch, while the second batch, including head coach Gautam Gambhir and star batsman Virat Kohli, will join them later.
A Crucial Series for the World Test Championship Final
This Test series against Australia holds great importance for the Indian team, as it could potentially enhance their chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Currently, the Indian team is second in the WTC points table, and they need to win at least four matches in this series to secure a spot in the final. This task won’t be easy, especially considering the recent 3-0 defeat the team faced against New Zealand at home.
India’s prospects in the series could face further complications if captain Rohit Sharma is unable to participate in the first Test match. While India has already announced its squad, Australia has only revealed their squad for the first Test match so far.
#WATCH | Indian Cricket Team leaves for Australia from Mumbai Airport.
The Indian team will face Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this month, from November 22 onwards. pic.twitter.com/CwjZVrdl4U
— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2024
The Indian Team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India has prepared a strong squad for this prestigious series. The team includes Rohit Sharma (Captain), Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-Captain), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), along with promising newcomers like Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, and Prasidh Krishna.
Series Schedule
The first Test match will be played in Perth from November 22-26, followed by matches in Adelaide (December 6-10), Brisbane (December 14-18), Melbourne (December 26-30), and Sydney (January 3-7). Fans can expect intense competition between the two teams, as India has won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the past four consecutive series.
There is immense excitement among fans regarding the team’s performance and their journey towards the WTC final, and everyone is eagerly waiting to see how Team India will fare on this challenging tour.
