The four-match Test series between India and Australia (IND vs AUS) is going to start in Nagpur from 9 February. Let us tell you that the command of the Indian team for this series is in the hands of Rohit Sharma, while the responsibility of the vice-captain has been given to KL Rahul.

The series is considered very important to reach the final of the World Test Championship. Let us tell you that last time in the year 2021, in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Australia had defeated Australia 2-1 at their home.

In such a situation, now Australia also has the same opportunity, but if India wants to win this trophy for the third time in a row, then there is a need to be careful with the five players of Australia.

IND vs AUS Test: India will have to be careful with these 5 Australian players  :-

1. Usman Khawaja

The name of Usman Khawaja is at number one in the list, who is currently running in excellent form. In the year 2021, he has scored 1080 runs at an average of 67.50. Please tell that for the first time Usman will play Test match in India. In such a situation, the Indian team may be in danger from this kangaroo player for the first time.

2. Nathan Lyon

Second in the list is the name of Australian team’s veteran and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who can prove to be a call for Team India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ler us tell you that Lyon has taken 34 wickets in India at an average of 30.59.

3. Travis Head 

Travis Head is at number three in the list, who can prove to be a threat to India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Let us tell you that middle order batsman Travis is known for scoring very fast runs.

However, his record in India is not very impressive. Here he scored at an average of only 23.80. However, he is in good touch and can create trouble for India.

4. Marnus Labuschagne

The name of Marnus Labuschagne is 0at number four in the list, who has scored a lot of runs in the Test format in the last one year. He is also going to play Test match for the first time in India. He has played seven matches on Asian pitches in which he has scored 700 runs at an average of 34.64.

5. Steve Smith

Steve Smith is at number five in the list, Australian team’s experienced top order batsman Steve Smith can also prove to be a threat in the Test series against India. Steve Smith recently scored 486 runs in five matches at an average of 92.62 in his domestic season.

 

By Ritik Sharma

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