India and Australia Set for Intense Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series

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India and Australia will face off in a highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, beginning November 22 in Perth. The series is set to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to claim victory in the marquee series. Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins will lead their respective teams, and former Australia pacer Brett Lee has expressed his opinion on India's squad selection, suggesting that Mayank Yadav should be picked if Mohammed Shami is not fit. Lee praised Mayank's skills, stating that he is a complete package and can handle the high speeds of over 150 kmph.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brett Lee believes that Mayank Yadav should be picked in India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series if Mohammed Shami is not fit.
  • Lee praises Mayank's skills, stating that he is a complete package and can handle high speeds of over 150 kmph.
  • Lee emphasizes the importance of having three fast bowlers firing for India to win the series.
  • He suggests that Mohammed Shami's presence is crucial for India's chances, citing his ability to bowl at high speeds and make the new ball talk.
  • Lee also praises Jason Holder as a part-time spinner, but emphasizes the need for Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj to be firing.
  • Mayank Yadav made his T20I debut for India against Bangladesh and took four wickets.
  • In the IPL 2024, Mayank represented Lucknow Super Giants and returned with seven wickets in four matches.
  • Mohammed Shami has been out of action since the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to a knee injury.

Statistics:

  • Mayank Yadav's top speed in IPL 2024: 157 kmph.
  • Number of T20Is played by Mayank Yadav: 3.
  • Number of wickets taken by Mayank Yadav in his T20I debut: 4.
  • Number of matches played by Mayank Yadav in IPL 2024: 4.
  • Number of wickets taken by Mayank Yadav in IPL 2024: 7.
  • Number of ODI World Cups won by India: 0.
  • Number of knee injuries sustained by Mohammed Shami: 1.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • Fox Cricket
  • Mayank Yadav's IPL 2024 performance stats
  • Mohammed Shami's injury update from the 2023 ODI World Cup final