Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 29, 2024, 07:00 AM
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: The prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is going to start in November 2024, the first match of which will be played on 22 November. BCCI has already announced the squad of Team India for this historic series. On the other hand, Australia will also announce its team soon. Meanwhile, the Australian team has included a player in its probable players, who can create problems for the Indian team. This player is Jose Inglis, who is recently being preferred as a Test opener for Australia.Inglis close to becoming David Warner's replacementDavid Warner has recently announced his retirement from international cricket, and Australia needs a strong opener in his place. Australian team's chief selector George Bailey has indicated that Inglis can make his Test debut as an opener in this series against India. Bailey praised Inglis' current form and said that his batting style and experience make him suitable for this role. The first match of the trophy will be held in Perth, and Inglis' aggressive play on the pitch there can cause trouble for the Indian bowlers.Jos Inglis' impressive career and explosive performance against IndiaJos Inglis' international career has emerged in recent years, and he has played important innings for Australia in many important matches. His performance against India has also been very impressive, due to which the Indian team will have to be extra cautious. Inglis has shown excellent performance in both ODI and T20 formats. He has scored 447 runs in 23 ODIs so far and 679 runs in 26 matches in T20. Apart from this, his career in first class cricket has also been strong, where he has scored 3029 runs in 57 matches and scored 7 centuries.Bailey's statement and Inglis's excellent formAustralia's selector George Bailey recently told the media that Jos Inglis is in excellent form at the moment and his technical ability and consistency make him suitable for inclusion in the team. Bailey said that this form of Inglis can make him a valuable player for the team in the series to be held throughout the year. Given his previous performance against fast bowling in India, Australia has a chance to use Inglis as a new player who may be able to trick the Indian bowlers.Double challenge for Team IndiaJos Inglis' current form and his aggressive style can definitely prove to be challenging for Team India. After Warner's departure, the way Australia has shown faith in Inglis, it is clear that the Indian team should not make the mistake of taking Inglis lightly. Inglis' aggression and his ability on the pitch during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy can test the Indian bowlers.This season of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is important for both teams, but the presence of Josh Inglis can give Australia an edge. Now it remains to be seen how Team India faces this new challenge.