New Delhi: The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Test cricket series, which India will play on Australian soil, is set to begin on November 22. In the last two series held in Australia, India set a record by winning consecutively. India is now gearing up to win a hat-trick, this time under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Quality fast bowlers are essential to winning in Australia, which generally favors pace. In that way, this time Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj are playing fit in the Bangladesh series. Similarly, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has already announced that Mohammed Shami, who suffered an injury in the 2023 World Cup, will be fit for the Australia series as he is recovering.
In the last England series, Akash Deep, who made his debut for India, was amazing, and he took 3 wickets. He played well in the 2024 Tulip Cup. After that, he was selected for the Bangladesh series, and he was in fine form in the first Test match against Bangladesh, which was held in Chennai. The pacer performed brilliantly, bowling a spell of 2/19 in five overs, playing a key role as the hosts took a 1-0 lead. The second and final test is scheduled to begin on an upcoming Friday in Kanpur, and the spotlight will once again be on him.
In this case, former Indian cricketer and legendary pacer Zaheer Khan has said that Akash Deep can give victory to India as the 3rd fast bowler in the Australian series. However, the experienced Mohammad Shami is likely to be selected as the 3rd bowler, but the veteran speedster does not get fit. So, he sent his support to the Bihar native and felt that he deserved to be included in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.
The following is what Zaheer Khan has said on the Internet about this situation: There is no doubt about that. If you look at the Indian team’s playing XI and there, we need three seamers. In that, Akash Deep is the third. So obviously, when we talk about the Australia series, we can see that Akash Deep is a part of the Indian team.
How Siraj approaches it. He attacks off stump or a fourth stump. In Test cricket, it is very important to consistently bowl more deliveries at good lengths in those areas. In Test Cricket Akash Deep has all of that, and he has also shown the aggression needed for a pacer. He has good talent and potential. So, if he gets a chance in an Australian series, his self-belief will increase, and he will contribute to the team’s success,” the legendary pacer said.
On Wednesday, Akash Deep revealed that he wasn’t in fine form in the Test match against England. But he was able to focus on his match plan in the Chennai Test, right from the first ball. He revealed that he kept on bowling on the off stump consistently to make it hard for opposition batters. He also clarified that he wasn’t under any kind of pressure to make it to the Australia Tour.
Today (September 27), India and Bangladesh cricket teams are going to play the second test match in Kanpur. India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first test match of the 2025 World Test Championship Trophy in Chennai. Therefore, India has taken a 1-0 lead by defeating Bangladesh, which challenged them to defeat Pakistan.
At the same time, Bangladesh will also fight to at least avoid a whitewash with a win in that match. On the other hand, a strong India is preparing to win the trophy by defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in that match as well. The much-anticipated test match will start at 9.30 am at the Green Park Cricket Ground in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In this stadium, a total of 23 Test matches have been held so far. In those 23 test matches, India has recorded 7 wins, 3 losses, and 13 matches ended in draws. But for the very first time, India will face Bangladesh at this venue. Let’s see if a strong India at home will beat Bangladesh and win the trophy with a whitewash or not.
