All attention will be on Team India as they prepare to face Australia in the five-match Test series, known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Since Australia last defeated India in their 2014-15 series at home, the Indian team has secured three series victories against the Aussies, including two historic wins in Australia. Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has emphasized the significance of this upcoming series, declaring that there’s “10 years of unfinished business” with India and expressing a strong desire to reclaim the trophy.
Lyon conveyed his eagerness to reverse the trend, saying, “It’s been 10 years of unfinished business. It’s been a long time. I’m extremely hungry to turn things around and make sure we get that trophy back.”
India, having demonstrated resilience on Australian soil, will be striving for a rare third consecutive series win Down Under. The outcome of this series is crucial, as it could determine the finalists for the World Test Championship (WTC). Both India and Australia are well-positioned for a WTC final berth, but a series loss could threaten their chances.
Australia captain Pat Cummins recognizes the series’ importance and plans to take an eight-week break to rest and recuperate.
“Everyone that comes back after a break is a little bit fresher, you never regret it,” Cummins told Fox Sports. “I’ve basically been bowling non-stop since the World Test Championship final, nearly 18 months ago. This break will allow me seven or eight weeks completely off bowling, so my body can recover before I start building up again for the summer.”
He added that the rest will help him bowl longer, maintain pace more easily, and reduce injury risks.
The series will commence on November 22 in Perth.
