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'India Have Every Chance Of Making It A Hat-trick': Shastri Replies Back To Ricky Ponting's Remarks

Ravi Shastri on Border Gavaskar 24-25 [X.com]Ravi Shastri on Border Gavaskar 24-25 [X.com]

Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has voiced confidence in India’s chances of securing a third straight Test series win in Australia, in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

As Australia prepare for a fierce five-match battle on home soil, Shastri is optimistic that India can continue their dominant form. 

He countered Ricky Ponting's recent remarks, where the former Australian captain predicted a 3-1 victory for Australia, stating that India’s strong bowling and batting line-ups give them an excellent chance to clinch the series.

Speaking to the ICC, Shastri replied back to the former Australian captain remarks, he emphasized the importance of this series, noting that Australia has not held the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in nearly a decade. 

Border-Gavaskar Trophy is going to be a humdinger: Shastri

"The Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia over five Test matches is going to be a humdinger; remember, India have beaten Australia twice on the last two tours, and Australia have not had a hand on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in almost a decade, and that's the reason why everyone will be waiting for these two heavyweights of Test match cricket over the last five to eight years to go head-to-head,”  he said.

He further said that Team India will have a chance of making it a hattrick

"It is going to be one heck of a series, and India have every chance of making it a hat-trick because they've got their bowlers fit, and if they can bat well, they can tickle (beat) Australia once again.”

India, having triumphed in their last two Test series in Australia, have maintained possession of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2015. 

However, Australia, who recently bested India in the World Test Championship final, are motivated to reclaim the prestigious trophy.