Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 30, 2024, 06:00 AM
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: The recently announced schedule for the Border-Gavaskar Series 2024-25 between India and Australia has further increased the curiosity among cricket lovers. This time, the series holds special significance for the Indian cricket team as India has a golden opportunity to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the third time in a row. For the first time since 1991-92, the two teams will play a 5-match Test series, which indicates an unpredictable and exciting contest.Former Australia coach John Buchanan has made an important statement regarding this series, which can act as a beacon for India's chances. Buchanan, while talking to PTI, emphasized that India's chances of victory will depend on how their batsmen face Australia's fast bowlers.The role of the top order is importantAccording to Buchanan, the key to success in this series will depend on India's top order. Batsmen like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer will have to perform brilliantly to score big. The ability of these players can prove to be decisive in facing Australia's tough fast bowling attack.Australia's fast bowling attack has included Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh along with Nathan Lyon, which shows a powerful bowling lineup. Buchanan has acknowledged that Australia has a strong bowling attack, which will challenge India's batting.Age difference and impactAnother important point that Buchanan has raised is the age difference between the players of the two teams. The Indian team has many experienced players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who are 35 years old and Ravichandran Ashwin is also 37 years old. At the same time, most of the Australian players are young. This mix of experience and youthful energy indicates an interesting contest.Ultimately, this contest between the two teams will depend on the strength of the pace attack and the ability of the batsmen. The technique and strategy of the Indian batsmen will have to be implemented correctly against the fast bowlers of Australia. This is the reason why the expectations are so high about this series and the eyes of cricket lovers are fixed on this match.When Team India goes on a tour of Australia, it is clear that the match will be a close one and every run and wicket will prove to be important. This series has the full potential to become one of the most exciting moments of cricket.