Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has made his predictions for the extremely anticipated five-match Take a look at collection between Australia and India, set to start later this 12 months.
Sunil Gavaskar’s daring prediction
Recognized for his sharp cricketing insights, the previous Indian captain has boldly forecasted that India will emerge victorious and raise 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 collection 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 last word format of our beloved sport. 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 common gradual starters in an abroad collection in SENA nations the primary Take a look at can 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 might work in opposition to them. That mentioned, 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 in opposition to Australia in recent times, successful their final two journeys Down Below in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Within the 2023 Australia tour of India, the Rohit Sharma-led aspect retained the BGT after defeating Pat Cummins & Co. (2-1) within the four-match Take a look at collection.
The 2 groups additionally contested the ultimate of the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) final 12 months, 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 collection can be in a powerful place to safe a spot within the closing 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.
