Basit Ali, Pakistan’s Ex cricketer, criticised Ricky Ponting’s comment as part of Australia’s tendency for mind games, noting that India has won the last two series in Australia. He suggested that a whitewash would only be possible if key Indian players were absent.
Ali Criticises Ponting
Basit Ali reacted to Ricky Ponting‘s prediction that Australia will win 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ali said this is just mind games from Australia and pointed out that India won the last two series in Australia.
He joked that Australia could only whitewash India if key Indian players were missing. Ali also challenged Steve Smith to open the batting against India‘s strong bowlers and questioned his performance against tougher teams.
“Does the Australian team have the courage to prepare a grassy or bouncy track? Will Steve Smith open the batting this time too? He changed his batting position to open against weaker teams. Open the batting now, it will be fun”. Said Ali.
The series will begin on November 22 in Perth.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket series played between Australia and India. Named after former cricketing legends Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, it was first contested in 1996. The series is highly competitive and significant in international cricket, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two teams.
In recent years, India has gained prominence in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The most notable outcome was in the 2020-21 series.
Despite Australia having a strong team and holding a 1-0 series lead, India staged a remarkable comeback to win the series 2-1. This victory was historic, as India achieved it without several key players and under challenging conditions. The series win was celebrated as one of India’s greatest cricketing achievements.
In the 2021-22 series, India retained the Trophy by drawing 1-1 with Australia, further asserting their dominance in Test cricket. India’s consistent performance in this series reflects their growing strength and competitive edge in international cricket. The upcoming series, starting November 22, 2024, is highly anticipated as both teams aim to assert their supremacy.
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