The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is approaching, and India is close to securing a third consecutive win against Australia. Former head coach Ravi Shastri has confidently predicted India’s victory.
Ravi Shastri’s Bold Prediction
After former Australian cricket star Ricky Ponting made a prediction about the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a small disagreement sparked between him and India’s cricket legend and former head coach, Ravi Shastri.
Confidently backing the Indian team, Shastri told ICC, “The Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, with five Test matches, is going to be an exciting contest.
Remember, India has defeated Australia in the last two series, and Australia hasn’t held the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for almost a decade. That’s why everyone is eagerly waiting for these two giants of Test cricket to face off.”
He added, “It’s going to be a thrilling series, and India has a strong chance of making it three wins in a row. With their bowlers fit and their batting lineup ready, they could beat Australia once again.”
Shastri also mentioned that Australia would be eager for redemption and a victory against India on home soil. He praised Australia’s bowling attack, acknowledging the challenges it could pose for India.
“Australia will be hungry for revenge,” Shastri said. “They’ll be looking to go all out against India, especially after being beaten twice on their home turf.”
India’s Dominance on Border-Gavaskar Trophy
India has established significant dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, especially in recent years. The series, named after cricket legends Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, has become one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in Test cricket.
Since its inception in 1996, the trophy has seen both India and Australia excel, but India’s performance has particularly shone since the early 2000s.
India first won the trophy in 2001, thanks to a historic series where VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid played memorable innings in the Kolkata Test. Since then, India has consistently performed well, especially at home, where they have remained undefeated against Australia in this series since 2004.
In 2018-19, India made history by becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, a feat they repeated in 2020-21 under extraordinary circumstances.
Despite injuries to key players and the absence of their captain, Virat Kohli, India pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory, highlighted by the heroics of their young and inexperienced players.
India’s dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a testament to their resilience, depth in talent, and strategic brilliance, making them a formidable force in this celebrated rivalry.
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