The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is generating a lot of momentum, with only three days till the commencement of the series between India and Australia. And, to add to the excitement, players are continually stepping forward to give their thoughts on the next series.
The Australian players recently shared their thoughts on what the Border-Gavaskar Trophy means to them. The key players of the Australian team can be seen musing over the impending series against India in footage provided by cricket.com.au on their official Twitter handle. Before the first Test, which begins on Thursday, February 9, the Australian squad appears to be totally focused and geared up for the mammoth challenge that awaits them in the subcontinent. Premier players on the squad, including Steve Smith, David Warner, Mitchell Starc, and captain Pat Cummins, have spoken out against the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Path Cummins and Steve Smith compare the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the Ashes.
“Playing a series In India would be very special to our group. I think it’s always been a bit of a crown jewel for Australian touring teams. It’s one of if not the hardest place to play away with such foreign conditions, how strong the Indian team are at the moment as well. For our group particularly the way we sit at the minute and how we are building as a group, learning and adapting and bringing that experience. I think it will be extremely special,” said Mitchell Starc.
“It’s a difficult place to win… a test match let alone a test series. So you know if we’re able to topple that mountain that would be huge. I think if we can win India that would be bigger than an Ashes series.” -Steve Smith.
“Winning a series in India is like an Ashes away series but even more rare.” –says Australia skipper Pat Cummins.
These Australia’s top players, including Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins, have spoken out about the upcoming India trip.