The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) will be a massive Test for India who were recently thrashed 0-3 by New Zealand at home. The New Zealand defeat raised many concerns about India's fate in the BGT, a stiffer series against probably the best team in the world. India have dominated Australia in the last decade, having won the last four series, including two tours to Australia, but the challenge will be stiffer this time around.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are heading towards the dawn of their careers, young guns like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan haven't played in Australia. The bowling looks too dependent on Jasprit Bumrah, with Mohammed Shami out due to injury and Siraj not in the best of form.
The Aussie greats have given Australia a clear lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja feels India are a dangerous side and could beat Australia in Australia.
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“You need a wake-up call sometimes. We won the (T20) World Cup this year, we’re the best team, with the best captain, but suddenly Rohit Sharma is criticised for not moving well. I feel for him,” Ajay Jadeja said at Sportstar Sports Conclave in Rajasthan.
“We may not reach the World Test Championship final, but I believe we can secure the series win. Our team has more experience from multiple tours Down Under, unlike earlier eras when players only visited every eight years. Now, with nothing to lose, we’ll be a dangerous side,” he added.
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The only positive for India heading into the BGT is Rishabh Pant, who has been stunning post his return to Test cricket. Pant was instrumental in leading India to a series win on the last tour, and he will have to play a significant role if India have to complete a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Jadeja was effusive in praise for Pant and called him one of India's best.
“As long as he’s (Pant) playing, he’ll be one of India’s best. The challenge lies in not stifling his creativity. Once you try to control such players, their brilliance diminishes. It’s a double-edged sword. At that stage, it’s about training your mind, not just your body. Bumrah is a prime example; despite being advised to change his action as a teenager, he trusted his instincts and persevered. That belief, paired with mental toughness, is remarkable,” Jadeja concluded.