The Indian cricket team has departed for Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a five-Test series starting November 22, 2024.
This series is crucial for India’s World Test Championship hopes after a recent series loss. Their points percentage now stands at 58.33%, trailing Australia in the standings. India must win at least four of the five Tests to remain in contention for the championship.
Watch: India’s cricket team embarks on Australia journey from Mumbai
This series marks a historic occasion. It will be the first time India and Australia will play a five-Test series on Australian soil since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s inception.
Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian team, with Jasprit Bumrah as his deputy. The squad includes Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran.
Rishabh Pant returns as wicketkeeper alongside newcomer Dhruv Jurel.
Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar make up the spin attack.
The pace attack features Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Harshit Rana.
The first Test begins on November 22 in Perth. Adelaide hosts the second Test starting December 6, followed by Brisbane on December 14. The Boxing Day Test takes place in Melbourne on December 26. The final Test begins on January 3, 2025, in Sydney.
