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Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has said that for the first time in the last three decades, 5 Test matches will be played in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India, making this series as important as the Ashes for his team. For the first time since 1991-92, five Test matches will be played in this series. This India-Australia series will start in the month of November.
The 34-year-old fast bowler told Wide World of Sports, ‘We want to win every match on our home soil and we also know that the Indian team is very strong.’ Starc not only intends to win this series, but he also wants his team to make a clean sweep, especially as this series is part of the World Test Championship.
Australian cricketers are desperate to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Before Starc, Steve Smith, current team captain Pat Cummins, spinner Nathan Lyon and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have given statements regarding the series. Everyone believes that Australia will defeat India in a Test series for the first time in 10 years.
Starc has taken 48 wickets in the current season of WTC.
Stark’s highlights…
- India-Australia are currently on top in the Test rankings. So it is going to be a very exciting series for the fans and of course the players. Hopefully the trophy will be in our hands on January 8.
- Whenever I get a chance to wear a baggy green cap, it feels very special. Hopefully, we will be successful in winning all five test matches in the summer session. As far as playing 100 test matches is concerned, it will definitely be very special.
- Test cricket has always been a priority for me. We have to play seven test matches in the upcoming season. Of these, five will be against India and two against Sri Lanka. These matches are a priority for us. We all are currently preparing for the series against India.
Starc will play domestic cricket for preparation
Starc will go to England for a limited overs series next month. Border will then play domestic cricket against New South Wales to prepare for the Gavaskar Trophy. Starc is only 11 matches away from playing 100 Test matches.
Australia has not been able to win the trophy for the last 10 years
Australia has not won the Border Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15, while India has won four consecutive series in the meantime. During this period, India defeated Australia twice on its soil in 2018-19 and 2020-21. India is currently at first place in the World Test Championship table, while Australia is at second place.
