Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer He shared his insights into what’s to come. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 ~ between India and australia. The series, which begins on November 22 at the Perth Stadium, will be the first five-match Test series between the two countries since the 1991-92 season. India have enjoyed considerable success in recent tours of Australia, having won the series in 2018-19 and 2020-21. As a result, the Indian team will be aiming for a third consecutive Test series win in Australia.
Wasim Jaffer named key player for India’s success in BGT 2024-25
Instead of focusing on prominent players like the captain, rohit sharma or famous typist Virat KohliBoth have impressive records against Australia, and Jaffer stressed the importance of the fitness and availability of India’s fast bowlers. He Jasprit Bhumara, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj India will be crucial to their success in the series. Jaffer’s predictions revolve around the idea that if these key fast bowlers stay fit and play most of the matches, India will have a decent chance of winning the series.
“If Bumrah, Shami and Siraj stay fit and play for most of the series, India have a good chance of getting a hat-trick in Australia.” Jaffer wrote about X.
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Potential X-factor
Jaffer also highlighted the potential X-factor of the series. If chosen, he said: Arshideep Singh‘s left arm angle and Mayank YadavThe extra speed could provide a valuable contribution to the Australian situation, Jaffer said. “Arshdeep can bring in a left-arm option and Mayank Yadav is a dark horse if fit and available.” This perspective highlights the strategic depth that India can leverage to navigate the challenges it faces as it competes in Australia.
If Bumrah, Shami and Siraj can stay fit and play for most of the series, India have a good chance of getting a hat-trick in Australia. Arshdeep can bring in a left-arm option. And Mayank Yadav is a dark horse if fit and available. #AustraliaIndia https://t.co/qnZ2IWDM2u
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 11, 2024
Series schedule with Australia
BGT 2024-25 will follow a main fixture schedule with the First Test in Perth, followed by a day-night fixture in Adelaide from December 6. The Third Test will be played in Brisbane from December 14, with the Fourth Test starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26. The series will conclude with the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3, 2025.
