Cricket

The time is finally here for the start of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21, the bi-annual Test series between hosts Australia and India which never fails to thrill the spectators. Australia are the top ranked nation in the test rankings, while India are currently 3rd but a series win Down Under can take them to the top spot.

The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy of 2020/21 is finally upon us, and it promises to be a thrilling affair as always. The test series between India and Australia is often the most watched Test series in the world, exceeding the viewing numbers of the Ashes series between Australia and England as well, mainly due to the tremendous popularity of the sport in the Indian subcontinent, one of the most populous regions on this planet.

One Day International cricket was a revelation when it was first introduced, with spectators finally getting a pacier and more exciting alternative to traditional 5-day Test Cricket, with results being declared the same day, instead of laboring for 5 days in a match that could end up in a draw. In this article, we will list the best ODI batsmen in the world.

The T20 cricket has changed how cricket is played and watched, with its aggressive, attacking gameplay raising the excitement levels to the roof. 

Despite losing the first 2 ODI’s of the tour, India have no firmly made a complete comeback in their ongoing tour of Australia, with 3 consecutive wins, including the last 2 T20’s to wrap up the 3-match series.

The IPL has seen some of the greatest cricketing talents make a mark in the shortest format of the game. These high-profile players increase the appeal of the most lucrative sports league in the world. Australia has often been one of the biggest talent providers in the IPL, right from the first season, when 16 Australian players were picked up by the 8 franchises.

After being humiliated by Australia in the ODI series, India came back strongly in their last 2 matches – winning the last ODI as well as the first T20 match of the series, with both matches being played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

After a 2-1 defeat in the recently concluded ODI series, India now take on hosts Australia in a 3-match T20 series.

This highly-anticipated series started with a typically thrilling encounter, with more than 680 runs scored over both innings, as Australia took a 1-0 lead in the series with a comfortable win.

The second match of this 3 ODI series was equally high quality, with more than 720 runs scored across both innings, as the home side won again.

Just 2 weeks ago, the Indian national team made its way down-under for a blockbuster 2-month long series which will extend till 2021 as well.