Upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia With five Tests scheduled at some of Australia’s most iconic venues, it’s shaping up to be a compelling contest. The series, which is scheduled to begin on November 22 at the Perth Stadium, comes at a crucial time for India after a disappointing 0-3 defeat at home. New Zealand. With both teams aiming for dominance, the focus is on key players, including India’s off-spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin Who recently talked about the challenges and interesting contests he had with the Australian cricket star Steve Smith in test matches.
Ravichandran Ashwin in his on-field rivalry with Steve Smith
Ravichandran Ashwin Smith is fascinated by spin, describing it as a strategic and competitive player. Speaking to 7 Cricket, he highlighted Smith’s unique practice methods and approach to tackling bowlers, noting that a batter can tell if a bowler is superior by observing the process.
“Steve Smith is particularly fascinating as a player against spin. I think he is also a very thoughtful cricketer. He always wants to face you. But it has unique ways of experiencing and unique ways of fighting you in the middle. And sometimes, as a hunter, watching a corpse go through its process is when you determine if you’ve got it.said Ashwin.
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Ashwin also admitted that while Smith often got the better of him, there were times when Smith understood his batting approach and got the upper hand.
“Over the years I’ve played with Steve Smith, I’ve felt him possess me several times. But a few times later, when I thought I understood what he was doing or how he shot, I realized that I was better than him, that he had fire on him,” added the right-arm spinner.
India’s crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy challenge to keep WTC final hopes alive
India definitely faces a challenge to win the upcoming BGT World Test Championship (WTC) live recent requests. India should potentially aim for a 4-0 series win or, in the rare case, a 5-0 win to consolidate their ranking and secure a place in the championship final. However, with Australia playing on home soil and the strength of their bowling attack, achieving such a result will be a difficult task.
This series is not only a road to the WTC final but also an opportunity for India to bounce back from recent setbacks and assert their position as cricket’s powerhouse. It will test their resilience and determination as they face a high-stakes battle against one of the strongest teams in the world.
