“Extraordinarily Tough However…”: Travis Head On India Forward Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hyping up the India-Australia rivalry forward of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Aussie opener Travis Head stated that the Rohit Sharma-led aspect is “extraordinarily tough” to play, however added that he will not time period them as ‘favourites’ and as a substitute seems to be ahead to a profitable summer season. The Border-Gavaskar sequence between India and Australia will start on November 22, with the primary Take a look at at Perth. Through the years, India has regained an higher hand over Australia within the sequence. India has received its earlier 4 sequence towards Australia in a row, together with two wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.

This has made India a way more profitable aspect within the sequence, with India profitable the BGT 10 instances and Australia profitable it 5 instances, with their final sequence win coming in throughout 2014-15 season. Their final sequence win in India was in 2004-05.

Talking to Star Sports activities, Head stated that he does not “really feel” India are his favorite for the reason that Aussies performed towards them sufficient. The 30-year-old added that in previous few years, he has been in good type and was completely happy to contribute for the group.

“I do not really feel like they’re my favorite. I simply really feel like we play them sufficient, play them tons. And, I assume the final couple of years I have been in good type. So yeah, with the ability to, to play nicely, it is at all times good. It isn’t laborious to stand up for the competition. It is vastly aggressive. Yeah, it is simpler to stand up for the sport. So I would not say they’re my favourites,” Head stated.

“They’re extraordinarily tough however it’s been good to play nicely in a few video games and looking out ahead to making ready nicely and being able to go and…hope hopefully I can contribute to what’s a profitable summer season for us,” he added.

The second Take a look at, scheduled for December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, will function the thrilling day-night format underneath the stadium’s lights. After that, followers will flip their consideration to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Take a look at, which might be held from December 14 to 18.

The customary Boxing Day Take a look at, set for December 26 to 30 at Melbourne’s storied Melbourne Cricket Floor, will deliver the sequence to its penultimate stage.

The fifth and last Take a look at, to happen on the Sydney Cricket Floor from January 3 to 7, will function the sequence climax, promising a dramatic conclusion to an thrilling contest.

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