Former Australian captain Steve Waugh believes India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, is strong enough to defeat any team in the world. He is particularly excited about the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, predicting a close contest with both sides confident of victory.
England will be fielding three fresh faces in their playing XI for the first T20I against Australia at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday. Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethel, and Jamie Overton will be making their T20I debuts, adding excitement to the series opener. Phil Salt will lead the side in the absence of the injured Jos Buttler.
England seamer Gus Atkinson will be rested for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, with Olly Stone taking his place in the squad. Atkinson’s recent success in the test series against Sri Lanka, including a remarkable five-wicket haul and a century, has made him a valuable asset for England. However, the ECB has decided to give him a rest ahead of the ODI series, providing an opportunity for Olly Stone to showcase his skills.
Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes the team doesn’t need a major overhaul despite their disappointing T20 World Cup performance, highlighting the experience within the squad. He attributes the team’s recent struggles to poor fielding, particularly the crucial dropped catches in the loss to India, which he believes was influenced by windy conditions.
The 2007 T20 World Cup was a watershed moment for the sport, introducing the format to a global audience. In a major upset, Zimbabwe stunned tournament favorites Australia, led by the heroics of Brendan Taylor, who remained unbeaten on 60 off 45. Taylor’s tactical adjustment after a rain interruption, smashing two sixes in the 15th over, proved crucial as Zimbabwe chased down Australia’s total of 138/9 with just one ball to spare.
