Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh gave his predictions for the long-awaited ones Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25where India and Australia will face each other in five matches Test series. The series will be started November 2024 and conclude January 2025with matches spread over three months. This high-profile competition is set to capture the attention of cricket lovers globally. India have enjoyed remarkable success in Australia, winning the last two series on Australian soil 2018-19 and 2020-21both by 2-1 margins.
Sarhad Gavaskar Trophy Series schedule and venues
The opening of the series will take place in 2012 Perthknown for its fast, bouncy conditions that usually favor the home side. After that, the second test will be held Adelaide Ovalwhere a day-night test will be played under lights December 6. A third Test is planned Brisbane from December 14-18. The series will go later Melbourne for traditional Boxing Day Test from December 26-30with a final test Sydney from January 3-7. The result of this series may play a decisive role in the determination Specialty of India for World Test Championship (WTC) finalwill be held in June 2025 in England.
Yuvraj Singh’s bold prediction
during the discussion Club Prairie Fire YouTube Podcastalong with cricket experts Adam Gilchrist and Michael VaughanYuvraj Singh said he was sure India’s chances He secured his third straight win in Australia. Yuvraj a 3-2 win for of Rohit Sharma The team continues India’s impressive performance Down Under.
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Reflecting the resilience of the younger generation
Yuvraj highlighted India’s consistent performances in Australia in the last two tours. Despite India’s struggles ICC World Test Championship 2023 FinalWhere Australia won, Yuvraj pointed out that the team had earlier made history by winning two back-to-back Test series in Australia. He recalled how India had simply bounced back from bullshit 36 runs A feat he believes shows the resilience of the young generation, winning the series 2-1 in the last round Test in the opener.
“India were 30-man in the previous round and they won 2-1 from there. I never thought India would win 2-1 after losing even the first test. “The current generation doesn’t think much about the opposition and I thought the preparation of the youngsters when they went to Australia was very good compared to our previous tour.” Yuvraj said on the Club Prairie Fire Podcast.
Challenges lie ahead for Team India
While Yuvraj is optimistic about India’s chances, he admits that winning in Australia is never an easy task. He stressed the importance of preparation and team work and noted that beating Australia at home equals victory. World Cup.
“To win twice in Australia in Australia is pretty big, especially given our history of never winning in Australia. I’m sure they’ll be ready, but it won’t be easy to beat Australia in Australia. It’s like winning the World Cup, but it’s not impossible. If they prepare well and stick together, they can win.” Yuvraj concluded.
Australia’s motivation to win
On the other hand, Australia will be tempted to reclaim BGT on its soil. It came during the last Test series win against India 2014-15 series and they will be eager to repeat this success in the upcoming competition. With both teams gearing up for an intense battle, the upcoming battle for BGT promises to be one of the most exciting Test series in recent memory.
