Former Indian cricketer and current cricket expert, Harbhajan Singh gave his opinion on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India is expected to play 5 test matches in Australia, including 1 day/night test match in Adelaide.
India suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat in a home series against New Zealand, marking a rare and significant setback for the team on home soil. Despite the advantage of familiar conditions, the Indian side was outplayed in all aspects of the game, as New Zealand delivered dominant performances with both bat and ball.
Harbhajan Singh picked and considered Australia as slight favorites for the upcoming five-match Test series, saying India’s confidence has taken a hit after their surprising 0-3 loss to New Zealand at home.
In an interview, he stated,
“It will be a 50-50 series. But i will give a slight edge to Australia because they are playing at home and India’s confidence would be a bit shaken.”
Australia, on the other hand, will look to take advantage of this situation by starting strong and keeping the pressure on India. Their balanced squad and solid recent performances make them better prepared to handle the challenges of the series.
Harbhajan Singh supports Virat Kohli to come good in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, a close friend of Virat Kohli since his debut for the national team, has backed Kohli to deliver a strong performance in Australia during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to Harbhajan, Kohli’s experience and hunger for runs will be crucial for India’s chances in the high-profile series.
In an interview, he said “Australia is the Virat Kohli’s Citadel. He should score runs in this BGT. He should score at least 2-3 Hundreds in this Test series vs Australia because that is Kohli’s standard.”
Australia has been one of Virat Kohli’s favorite places to score runs, and fans expect him to perform at his best in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He is expected to score 2-3 centuries in the series, which would not only show his class but also help India’s chances of winning.
