Former India batter Wasim Jaffer reckoned that if Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami can play most of the matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 then there are high chances that Rohit Sharma-led side will win the series for the third consecutive time. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 will be hosted by Australia and scheduled to take start from November 22.
Jaffer also picked Indian uncapped pacer Mayank Yadav by calling him India's dark horse for Rohit Sharma & Co. in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. Replying to a fan's query on India's chances for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy this year, Jaffer highlighted the importance of the availability of the pace trio of Bumrah-Shami and Siraj.
“If Bumrah, Shami and Siraj stay fit and are able to play most of the series, India have a great opportunity for a hat-trick down under. Arshdeep could bring the left arm option. And Mayank Yadav dark horse provided he's fit and available” posted Jaffer on 'X'.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 schedule
After overcoming Bangladesh and New Zealand, Team India will go on its Australia tour. The result of the five-Test series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) on Australian soil will largely depend on India's entry into the WTC final. Team India will play the first match of this series in Perth from November 22, the second Test in Adelaide from December 6, the third Test in Brisbane from December 14, the fourth Test in Melbourne from December 26 and the final Test match in Sydney from January 3. After this Test series, Team India will again start preparing for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Team India will play two Test series before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024, first they will face Bangladesh for two Test match series and after that, the Men in Blue will host New Zealand for the three-match series.
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