• Marnus Labuschagne has acknowledged the high-energy showdowns between India and Australia in cricket.

  • The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will begin on November 22.

Marnus Labuschagne highlights intense rivalry between India and Australia ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Marnus Labuschagne named India as the favourite for the 2024-2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Image Source: X)

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Australian cricket star Marnus Labuschagne has acknowledged India as the frontrunner in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. Labuschagne praised India’s formidable team, which he believes will be a significant challenge for the Australian team.

Marnus Labuschagne acknowledges India’s strong bowling attack

Marnus Labuschagne praised India’s fast bowling quartet as exceptionally strong, which he believes makes them a formidable opponent in Australian conditions. He expressed hope that Australia can reverse the trend this summer and challenge India more effectively.

“India’s fast bowling quartet is very good, which is really what brings them in Australian conditions and makes them such a tough team to beat in Australian conditions. Hopefully, this summer we can turn the tables on India and put them under real pressure,” Labuschagne stated in a recent video released by Star Sports.

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Labuschagne highlights intensity of India-Australia matches 

Labuschagne noted that both India and Australia are currently at the peak of their cricketing abilities, and matches between the two teams are always highly energetic and eagerly anticipated, regardless of the venue.

“Both India and Australia love the game and they are at the top of their game at the moment. The energy when these two teams play together is always high. There’s always high anticipation. It doesn’t matter where we are playing, if it’s in England, Australia, or India. It’s always a tough contest,” Labuschagne noted.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, renowned for its high-octane action and dramatic encounters, has become one of the most eagerly awaited series in world cricket. This iconic clash between Australia and India has evolved into a fierce rivalry, characterized by memorable performances and thrilling finishes.

The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is set to commence on November 22 in Perth. The series will feature five Test matches, including the traditional New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the series. Cricket fans around the world are gearing up for what promises to be another epic showdown between these two cricketing giants.

Also READ: Pat Cummins opens up on the competitiveness between Australia and India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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