Sunil Gavaskar encourages India to plan ahead of time for their tour of Australia. Gavaskar wants India to break their pattern of starting with a loss under foreign conditions.
On Thursday, January 04, India accomplished a historic victory over South Africa by defeating them by seven wickets in the second Test of the series at Newlands, Cape Town. The Rohit Sharma-led side lost the first game in Centurion and were up against it in the second Test to even the series. Notably, it has been a common tendency for India in international conditions for them to lose their first game and then win their second.
Sunil Gavaskar recently raised the same concern for India and advised them to plan ahead of time for their upcoming foreign journey to Australia in order to maintain their winning streak. Notably, India will visit Australia in December 2024, where they have won the previous two series.
“The Centurion defeat is pretty much a pattern for Indian teams touring SENA countries. Where they lose the first Test and then play catch-up for the rest of the series. ” The next important series overseas is exactly a year away in Australia.If India wants to maintain its winning streak from the previous two tours there. Planning must begin immediately. ” According to the FTP, India will play two Tests against Bangladesh and three Tests against New Zealand at home from the end of September to early November. ” Gavaskar wrote in his Sportstar column.
Gavaskar claim that the first Test of the series will be play in December
“The first Test of a five-match series in Australia is expected to begin in early December. Giving the Indians enough time to play a couple, if not more, first-class games before the series. ” After the loss in Centurion, Rohit stated that these games are useless. Because the host countries field inferior squads and play on sluggish wickets. Even if that is true, isn’t it preferable to get into a rhythm in the face of such opposition than to stay at home? Not only can the batters get some runs in. Bowlers can also go all out and put themselves to the test. ” He added.
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India have won last four bilateral series against Australia
Notably, India and Australia will face off in a five-match Test series beginning in December for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Asian heavyweights have beaten the Aussies on all four occasions in the last four series and will try to extend their winning streak against the World Test Champions.
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