IND vs AUS Test Series: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is all set to kick-off on February 9 in Nagpur. Australia has not enjoyed much success in India as their last series win in the country was way back in 2004. Meanwhile, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the series comfortably. Shastri said that as India is playing at home, they should back themselves to win this series by a two-match margin. Follow India vs Australia LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
- Team India is set to play Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- The first Test match starts at Nagpur on February 9.
- Ravi Shastri has predicted a 2-0 win for India in the series.
- Australia’s pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the first Test.
IND vs AUS Test Series: ‘You are playing at home’ – Former head coach Ravi Shastri backs India to retain Border Gavaskar Trophy, predicts 2-0 win for Rohit Sharma and Co – Check out
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that India should back themselves for a 2-0 win against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He also said that India has all bases covered for the home series and should think about putting pressure from the first Test match itself.
“As far as the series result goes, I think India should back themselves to win this series by a two-match margin. You’re playing at home; you’ve got the bowlers for that. You’ve got the batting line-up as well. I think you’ve got to put pressure from Test match one,” said Shastri.
IND vs AUS Test Series: ‘You are playing at home’ – Former head coach Ravi Shastri backs India to retain Border Gavaskar Trophy, predicts 2-0 win for Rohit Sharma and Co – Check out
Ravi Shastri backed Suryakumar Yadav to make his debut. While adding that India could play three spinners, he also praised Ashwin and said he will be the crucial player.
“It will be three spinners Ashwin, Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav. Keeper will be the person who will be good with the gloves than with the bat. Suryakumar Yadav’s debut is on the cards,” said Shastri.
He added “Ashwin, you don’t want him to over-plan. He is good enough to stick to his plans as he is real crucial player here. His form might decide the series. Ashwin comes as a package, he will get you important runs as well.”
However, before the start of the Test series, Australia’s chances in the upcoming tour took a massive dent when their star pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out of the first Test. Australia will be hoping that senior players like David Warner, Steve Smith, and Usman Khawaja step up to the occasion and help Australia end a series win drought in India. The Pat Cummins-led side has only won a single Test in India post the 2004 series win.
IND vs AUS Test Series: ‘You are playing at home’ – Former head coach Ravi Shastri backs India to retain Border Gavaskar Trophy, predicts 2-0 win for Rohit Sharma and Co – Check out
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