The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, starting on November 22, 2024. The five-match Test series will see Rohit Sharma leading the team as captain, with Jasprit Bumrah serving as the vice-captain.
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The squad features a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Washington Sundar making the cut
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Notably absent from the squad is Mohammed Shami, who is still recovering from an injury, and Kuldeep Yadav, who is unavailable due to a chronic groin issue. Additionally, Axar Patel did not find a place in the squad. However, the inclusion of Washington Sundar, who recently scored a century for Tamil Nadu in its Ranji Trophy match against Delhi and took a career-best 7 for 59 in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand, is a significant boost for the team
The series will kick off with the first Test at Perth Stadium from November 22-26, followed by the second Test at Adelaide Oval (D/N) from December 6-10, the third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 14-18, the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26-30, and the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3-7
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most fiercely contested series in international cricket, and this year’s edition promises to be no different. With both teams boasting strong line-ups and a history of intense battles, cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the series
Rohit Sharma, in his role as captain, will be looking to lead India to victory on Australian soil, a feat that has proven challenging in the past. The series will also be an opportunity for the younger players in the squad to showcase their skills and make a mark on the international stage
As the countdown to the series begins, the excitement and anticipation continue to build. Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling and memorable series
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