India vs Australia: Exciting Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series with Record Ticket Sales
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia is set to start on November 22, with the first Test scheduled in Perth. Joel Morrison, the Executive General Manager of Events and Operations at Cricket Australia, highlighted the massive interest in the series, as shown by the record-breaking ticket sales.
In a press release, Joel Morrison said, “The Border Gavaskar series is a highly anticipated event and current ticket sales demonstrate there is enormous interest in the upcoming contest between Australia and India.”
He added, “Tickets are selling fast for all five Tests as excitement continues to build for the summer ahead, so we are encouraging fans to buy tickets now to ensure they don’t miss out on any of the action.”
Cricket Australia announced that sales for the Boxing Day Test have reached groundbreaking heights, with Day 1 sales triple those recorded in 2018/19. Sales for days 2-4 have also increased significantly, with a 5.5 times rise from India’s last pre-COVID tour to Australia.
The series will feature five Tests:
| Test | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| First Test | November 22 | Perth |
| Second Test | December 6-10 | Adelaide Oval (Day-Night) |
| Third Test | December 14-18 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Boxing Day Test | December 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Fifth Test | January 3-7 | Sydney Cricket Ground |
This season’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy series promises to be an unforgettable experience for cricket fans across Australia as the top-ranked men’s Test teams face off in a thrilling five-match showdown.
Doubts Revealed
Border-Gavaskar Trophy -: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a cricket series played between India and Australia. It is named after two famous cricketers, Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India.
Joel Morrison -: Joel Morrison is a person who works for Cricket Australia, the organization that manages cricket in Australia. He talked about how many people are excited to watch the series.
Boxing Day Test -: The Boxing Day Test is a special cricket match that starts on December 26th, the day after Christmas. It is a big event in Australia and many people go to watch it.
day-night match -: A day-night match is a cricket game that starts in the afternoon and continues into the night. Special pink balls are used so players can see them better under the lights.
Adelaide -: Adelaide is a city in Australia where one of the cricket matches will be played. It is known for its beautiful cricket stadium.
Sydney -: Sydney is another city in Australia where the final cricket match of the series will be played. It is famous for its Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
