NEW DELHI: Australia’s bowling unit, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, has the potential to challenge India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to Pakistan’s Test team head coach Jason Gillespie.
Despite India’s four consecutive series wins since 2014-15, Gillespie believes the Australian bowlers can reverse this trend, reported PTI.
Gillespie expressed confidence in an interview with ‘Fox Sports’, saying, “I will be backing them in and I am sure they can do the job.They are the best bowlers in the country. Their records speak for themselves. This quartet, including Nathan Lyon, is the best possible bowling attack that Australia can put out in the park.”
India, led by Rohit Sharma, have not lost a series in the current World Test Championship cycle. They have achieved victories against the West Indies and England, and also managed a draw against South Africa.
However, Gillespie remains optimistic about Australia’s chances against India, stating, “They are red-hot, they are playing some good Test cricket for a while now. Even though they have beaten Australia in recent times. I think Australia have a chance to beat India this time around.”
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, part of the World Test Championship, will begin on November 22 in Perth. This series will also be unique as it will be the first time since 1991-92 that India and Australia will compete in a five-Test series for this trophy.
In terms of player positions, following David Warner’s retirement, Steve Smith had moved to the opening slot but didn’t perform well.
Gillespie suggested, “Players like David Warner are pretty tough to replace. I didn’t mind the idea of Steve Smith going up in the order. I have a feeling that he might have slot back in the middle order to bat at 4.”
India and Australia currently occupy the top two spots in the World Test Championship points table, with New Zealand in third place.
Despite India’s four consecutive series wins since 2014-15, Gillespie believes the Australian bowlers can reverse this trend, reported PTI.
Gillespie expressed confidence in an interview with ‘Fox Sports’, saying, “I will be backing them in and I am sure they can do the job.They are the best bowlers in the country. Their records speak for themselves. This quartet, including Nathan Lyon, is the best possible bowling attack that Australia can put out in the park.”
India, led by Rohit Sharma, have not lost a series in the current World Test Championship cycle. They have achieved victories against the West Indies and England, and also managed a draw against South Africa.
However, Gillespie remains optimistic about Australia’s chances against India, stating, “They are red-hot, they are playing some good Test cricket for a while now. Even though they have beaten Australia in recent times. I think Australia have a chance to beat India this time around.”
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, part of the World Test Championship, will begin on November 22 in Perth. This series will also be unique as it will be the first time since 1991-92 that India and Australia will compete in a five-Test series for this trophy.
In terms of player positions, following David Warner’s retirement, Steve Smith had moved to the opening slot but didn’t perform well.
Gillespie suggested, “Players like David Warner are pretty tough to replace. I didn’t mind the idea of Steve Smith going up in the order. I have a feeling that he might have slot back in the middle order to bat at 4.”
India and Australia currently occupy the top two spots in the World Test Championship points table, with New Zealand in third place.