The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia will begin on November 22, 2024. Skippers Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah recently posed with the coveted trophy, symbolizing this historic rivalry’s fierce competition and sportsmanship.
Series Schedule
- 1st Test: November 22-26, 2024, at Perth Stadium, Perth
- 2nd Test: December 6-10, 2024, at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- 3rd Test: December 14-18, 2024, at The Gabba, Brisbane
- 4th Test: December 26-30, 2024, at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
- 5th Test: January 3-7, 2025, at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney
A Clash of Titans
Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, expressed his confidence in his team’s ability to end India’s winning streak.
“We’ve had some success in the World Test Championship final and the ODI World Cup. We’ll be trying to lean on those memories,” Cummins said.
Bumrah’s Leadership
Jasprit Bumrah, stepping in as India’s captain for the first Test, is ready to lead his team with determination.
“We have seen Pat Cummins doing very well. When I was a child, I’d see Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis as captains. Kapil Dev has won us a World Cup. Imran Khan has won Pakistan a World Cup. So bowlers are the smart ones,” Bumrah remarked.
Skippers Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah strike a pose with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 🏆🤩
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— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) November 21, 2024
Key Players to Watch
Both teams boast formidable squads. For India, the absence of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the first Test will be a challenge, but the team is confident in their replacements.
Australia’s squad, led by Cummins, includes seasoned players like Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc, who are expected to play crucial roles.
After being hit on his elbow on Day 1 of the match simulation, KL Rahul has recovered and is raring to go 👌👌#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND | @klrahul pic.twitter.com/FhVDSNk8tv
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 17, 2024
The Stakes
India aims for a historic third consecutive Test series victory on Australian soil, while Australia is determined to reclaim the trophy.
The series will also impact the World Test Championship standings, adding to the high stakes of each match.
Head-To-Head
In Test cricket, India and Australia have faced each other 107 times, with Australia winning 45 matches, India winning 32, and 29 matches ending in a draw, while one match was tied.
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