Hyping up the India-Australia rivalry forward of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Aussie opener Travis Head stated that the Rohit Sharma-led facet is “extraordinarily tough” to play, however added that he will not time period them as ‘favourites’ and as an alternative appears ahead to a profitable summer season. The Border-Gavaskar sequence between India and Australia will start on November 22, with the primary Take a look at at Perth. Through the years, India has regained an higher hand over Australia within the sequence. India has received its earlier 4 sequence towards Australia in a row, together with two wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.
This has made India a way more profitable facet within the sequence, with India successful the BGT 10 occasions and Australia successful it 5 occasions, with their final sequence win coming in throughout 2014-15 season. Their final sequence win in India was in 2004-05.
Chatting with Star Sports activities, Head stated that he would not “really feel” India are his favorite because the Aussies performed towards them sufficient. The 30-year-old added that in previous couple of years, he has been in good kind and was blissful to contribute for the staff.
“I do not really feel like they’re my favorite. I simply really feel like we play them sufficient, play them tons. And, I suppose the final couple of years I have been in good kind. So yeah, having the ability to, to play properly, it is at all times good. It isn’t onerous to stand up for the competition. It is massively aggressive. Yeah, it is simpler to stand up for the sport. So I would not say they’re my favourites,” Head stated.
“They’re extraordinarily tough however it’s been good to play properly in a few video games and searching ahead to making ready properly and being able to go and…hope hopefully I can contribute to what’s a profitable summer season for us,” he added.
The second Take a look at, scheduled for December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, will characteristic the thrilling day-night format beneath the stadium’s lights. After that, followers will flip their consideration to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Take a look at, which will likely be held from December 14 to 18.
The customary Boxing Day Take a look at, set for December 26 to 30 at Melbourne’s storied Melbourne Cricket Floor, will convey the sequence to its penultimate stage.
The fifth and ultimate Take a look at, to happen on the Sydney Cricket Floor from January 3 to 7, will function the sequence climax, promising a dramatic conclusion to an thrilling contest.
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