Jaffer on the chances of India's border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
Former opener of Indian cricket team Wasim Jaffer said on Sunday that if the pace trio of team India, which includes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami, are able to stay fit for the majority of the series, then the team has an opportunity to win the test series against Australia.
The much-awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy is going to get started with the first test-a-day match that will set the tone for the series at the Perth Stadium from November 22 to November 26. India has won their last two series in Australia, which were held in 2018–19 and 2020–21.
While replying to the question office and on the chances of team India for the border Gavaskar trophy this year, Jaffer highlighted the importance of the availability of the pace trio of Bumrah-Siraj-Shami.
He also said that Arshdeep Singh could bring a left arm pace option, and the pace sensation of Indian Premier League Mayank Yadav, who set the league on fire with some fine bowling performances, could also be a dark horse contender to play the series.
Jaffer said, “If Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami stay fit and are able to play most of the series, then team India has a great opportunity for a hattrick down under. Arshdeep could bring a left arm option and Mayank Yadav dark horse, provided he is fit and available.”