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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah is optimistic about the Rohit Sharma-led team’s prospects against Australia later this year. He emphasized that the Indian squad is well-equipped for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in challenging away conditions.
India will visit Australia for a five-match Test series, with the first game commencing in Perth on November 22. Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney will host the subsequent matches. This tour presents India with a chance to secure a hat-trick of Test series victories in Australia.
The Test cricket rivalry between India and Australia is fierce. India drew the series in 2003 and won in Perth during the 2007-08 tour but faced some defeats in subsequent years. Despite these setbacks, India has continued to challenge Australia with renewed strength.
Our Team Is Well Prepared – Jay Shah
In a recent interview, Jay Shah assured that Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will be in peak condition. He also noted the wealth of experience within the Indian squad, citing senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shah emphasized that India is thoroughly prepared for the forthcoming series.
“Our team is well prepared. We have rested Jasprit Bumrah for a while. Mohammed Shami is expected to be fit too. This is an experienced side now. Seniors like Rohit and Kohli are fit,” Jay Shah was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
Jasprit Bumrah is set to spearhead the Indian bowling lineup in the upcoming series. With 32 wickets in Australia at an impressive average of 21.25, Bumrah has proven his effectiveness on the Australian pitches. To pose a significant challenge to Australia, he will require support from fellow fast bowlers. Mohammed Shami, who is currently on the mend from an injury, is anticipated to be fit and ready for the tour.
Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting predict the winner of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The upcoming five-match Test series between India and Australia is shaping up to be a major spectacle. Predictions from experts are already rolling in. Ricky Ponting, the former World Cup-winning captain, has forecasted a 3-1 victory for Australia, while former all-rounder Ravi Shastri is backing Team India to come out on top.
“I’m obviously going to tip Australia to win and I’m never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I’m going to say 3-1 to Australia,” Ponting said.
“It is going to be one heck of a series and India have every chance of making it a hat-trick because they’ve got their bowlers fit and if they can bat well, they can tickle (beat) Australia once again,” Ravi Shastri said.
India achieved their first Test series win in Australia during the 2018-2019 tour. They replicated this success in the 2020-21 tour, even without several key players. Notably, Australia has not secured a Test series victory against India since their home series in 2014-15.
