Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has made his predictions for the extremely anticipated five-match Take a look at sequence between Australia and India, set to start later this yr.
Sunil Gavaskar’s daring prediction
Identified for his sharp cricketing insights, the previous Indian captain has boldly forecasted that India will emerge victorious and carry the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as soon as once more.
Gavaskar, who has been following each groups carefully, believes that Australia’s batting issues will give the Indian bowlers an edge. “It’s going to be an thrilling sequence for positive with the expertise that’s there on each side and it’ll additionally present why Take a look at match cricket is the final word format of our beloved recreation. Oh, and my prediction is a 3-1 win for India,” wrote Gavaskar in his column for the Mid-day.
“With their opening batting issues exacerbated after the retirement of David Warner and the middle-order additionally a bit dodgy, the Aussies are ripe for the taking as soon as once more,” he added.
“India being normal gradual starters in an abroad sequence in SENA international locations the primary Take a look at will probably be essential. That they aren’t enjoying correct first-class video games earlier than that in addition to within the week-long gaps between some Take a look at matches may work towards them. That stated, it’s how schedules are these days for many touring sides.”
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India vs Australia in current instances
India have a powerful Take a look at file towards Australia in recent times, successful their final two journeys Down Underneath in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Within the 2023 Australia tour of India, the Rohit Sharma-led facet retained the BGT after defeating Pat Cummins & Co. (2-1) within the four-match Take a look at sequence.
The 2 groups additionally contested the ultimate of the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) final yr, with Australia lifting the title.
Within the present WTC cycle, India and Australia are as soon as once more the highest two groups. The winner of the forthcoming Take a look at sequence will probably be in a powerful place to safe a spot within the remaining of the 2023-25 WTC cycle.
Effectively, the BGT 2024-25 is already producing immense pleasure amongst cricket followers and consultants alike. Because the cricketing world awaits this conflict of titans, Gavaskar’s prediction has added one other layer of intrigue to what guarantees to be an enthralling contest.
