Mitchell Marsh Wishes Rishabh Pant Was Australian Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
New Delhi [India], September 26: Australia’s T20I captain Mitchell Marsh expressed his admiration for India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, wishing he was Australian. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to begin on November 22, with the first Test in Perth.
India’s Dominance in the Series
India has regained an upper hand over Australia in the series, winning the last four encounters, including two victories in Australia during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons. Overall, India has won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 10 times, while Australia has won it five times, with their last series win in 2014-15.
Rishabh Pant’s Impressive Record
Pant made his Test debut in 2018 against England. The 26-year-old has played 34 Test matches, scoring 2419 runs at a strike rate of 74.11. Against Australia, he has played 7 matches, scoring 624 runs at a strike rate of 72.13. In ODIs, Pant has appeared in 31 matches, scoring 871 runs at a strike rate of 106.21. In T20Is, he has played 76 matches, scoring 1209 runs at a strike rate of 127.26.
Praise from Australian Players
Speaking to Star Sports, Marsh praised Pant for his positive attitude and resilience, calling him a ‘ripping bloke’ and wishing he was Australian. Travis Head, another Australian batter, also praised Pant for his aggressive nature and work ethic, saying it would be enjoyable to play with him.
Upcoming Matches
The second Test will be held from December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval in a day-night format. The third Test will take place at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 14 to 18. The Boxing Day Test will be held from December 26 to 30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The series will conclude with the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7.
Doubts Revealed
Mitchell Marsh -: Mitchell Marsh is a famous cricketer from Australia. He is the captain of Australia’s T20I (Twenty20 International) cricket team.
Rishabh Pant -: Rishabh Pant is a well-known cricketer from India. He is a wicketkeeper and batter, known for his aggressive playing style.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy -: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a series of cricket matches played between India and Australia. It is named after two famous cricketers, Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India.
T20I -: T20I stands for Twenty20 International. It is a format of cricket where each team plays 20 overs, making the game shorter and faster.
Perth -: Perth is a city in Australia. It is one of the places where the Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches will be played.
Sydney Cricket Ground -: The Sydney Cricket Ground is a famous cricket stadium in Sydney, Australia. It will host the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Tests -: Tests are a format of cricket matches that last up to five days. They are longer than T20I matches and are considered the most challenging format.