India and Australia will play one other in the eagerly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series from November 22 to January 7. Here is everything you need to know about Australia's most spectacular summertime event.
Dedicated cricket fans set their alarms for early mornings during this time of year. Yes, the eagerly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, one of cricket's top Test series between Australia and India, is finally here. It's even been compared to the Ashes as a rivalry by some. Later, let's argue that.
The 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set for November 22–January 7, is expected to be unique. The rivalry will now last five Test matches rather than four, for the first time since the 1991–92 series.
India is in pain. They were not predicted to lose at home, but they were humiliated 0–3 by a determined New Zealand team. After losing the last four Border-Gavaskar series, including two at home, Australia will be more hungry than ever. They will most definitely not want India to win three straight away games. This series is the last frontier for the amazing captain, Pat Cummins.
It's also a significant test for India's new coach-captain duo of Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma, who will be keen to silence their detractors. Following the startling loss to New Zealand, India's hopes of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third time in a row were also severely damaged. In order to guarantee a berth, they must
Complete Schedule and India Start Times for BGT 2024-25
The full itinerary for the forthcoming series is available here. Put this on your calendars!
First Test: Perth's Optus Stadium
Dates: November 22–26
Time: 7:50 am IST/10:20 am local
Adelaide Oval, second test (day-night)
Dates: December 6–10.
Time: 9:30 am IST/2:30 pm local
Third Test: Brisbane's The Gabba
Dates: December 14–18
Time: 5:50 am IST/10:20 am local
Fourth Test: Boxing Day Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Dates: December 26–30
Time: 5:00 am IST or 10:30 am local
Sydney Cricket Ground, 5th Test
Dates: January 3–7
Time: 5:00 am IST or 10:30 am local
DIRECTIONS FOR VIEWING THE INDIA BORDER GAVASKAR TROPHY
- Star Sports Network is the TV broadcaster.
- Hotstar Live Streaming
In a major move, India decided not to call up Cheteshwar Pujara, a key part in India's historic victories in Australia and a thorn in Australia's side over the last two tours. Instead, the team's management, under the direction of captain Rohit and coach Gautam Gambhir, chose to support younger players and welcome the transitional period.
Mohammed Shami, who was not risked for the visit because of injury concerns, would be missed by India. Although he is not on the team, Shami played in a round of the Ranji Trophy in November after missing a year due to an ankle injury. If healthy, the Bengal pacer is anticipated to join the team in the second half of the tour.
GILL SHUBMAN SETBACK
Star batsman Shubman Gill had yet another setback when he was forced to miss the first Test match in Perth because of a fractured left thumb. A vital member of India's batting lineup, Gill was in position to assume the vital No. 3 position. He should return in time for Adelaide's second Test match.
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