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Published 07:43 IST, August 12th 2024

‘Great Opportunity for a Hat-Trick’: Wasim Jaffer Highlights Team India’s Chances Against AUS in BGT

Former India cricket Wasim Jaffer analyzes Team India's chances for a treble of wins against Australia at the Border Gavaskar Trophy while playing down under.

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The Indian Cricket Team has some significant challenges as their schedule will lead them to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the end of this year. Team India has a chance to secure a treble of wins while playing down under, as they have successfully defeated Australia in the coveted series. Team India is functioning under a new coaching regime, and they have already faced a series loss. Given the magnitude of the BGT series, Team India will aim to leave no stone unturned when they lock horns with Australia. A former India cricketer analyzes the chances of the Men in Blue against Australia in the coveted series.

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Wasim Jaffer Assesses India's Prospects for a Hat-Trick Win at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia

Wasim Jaffer, while tweeting on the social media platform 'X', reflects that the availability of the pace trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah will be vital for the side to reach the hat-trick of wins while in Australian conditions. Jaffer explained while responding to a user's question on the social media platform. He added that they could also have Arshdeep Singh and the IPL trailblazer Mayank Yadav, given he is fit enough to be a part of the red-ball series.

"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," Wasim Jaffer tweeted on 'X', Formerly Twitter.

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The coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin from November 22 to November 26, with the first match taking place at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The second fixture will be played in the day-night format, and the third match will take place at The Gabba. The December 26 to 30 Boxing Day Test Match will take place at the MCG, and the final red-ball game will be played in Sydney at the SCG.

Updated 07:43 IST, August 12th 2024