The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 will feature an epic series between India and Australia.
Given the importance of this series for the World Test Championship and the injury concerns for the blue side, the team had to adjust their strategic plans and choose the best XI possible.
As he works through his recovery from the tragic accident he endured last year, Rishabh Pant needs all the prayers he can get. But because of his serious accident, this crucial Test series won’t see his awe-inspiring batting.
On the other hand, KS Bharat deserved the opportunity for which he had been patiently waiting. Today will mark KS Bharat’s shift after serving as a backup wicketkeeper for various series and touring with the red-ball team while remaining on the sidelines.
Ishan Kishan was an additional wicket-keeper for India, and while his experiment behind the stumps did not pay off in this match, will he be included in the starting XI for the rest of the series?
Talking about the game, Australian captain Pat Cummins have won the toss and opted to bat first in the significant starter game of this epic series.