As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Australian cricketers have revealed their thoughts on who they find the most annoying or amusing from Team India.
Steve Smith, the prolific Australian batter, singled out Ravindra Jadeja as the player who annoys him the most on the field. “He’s a very good player,” Smith explained. “He always finds a way to get in the battle, whether it’s scoring runs, taking wickets, or making a great catch. It can be a bit annoying at times, but he’s a very good player.”
Josh Hazlewood, Australia’s pace bowler, echoed Smith’s sentiments, saying, “Probably Jadeja again.”
Jadeja’s impressive record against Australia supports these assessments. In 17 Tests, he has scored 570 runs at an average of 28.50 and taken 89 wickets.
Marnus Labuschagne, another Australian batter, found someone else amusing from the Indian side. “The one I always find the most amusing is Rishabh Pant,” Labuschagne said. “He’s always funny, a great laugh, and plays the game in the right spirit.”
Pant has a fine record in Australia, scoring 624 runs in seven matches at an average of over 62.
Travis Head pointed to India’s high-energy batsman Virat Kohli, adding, “I think a lot of people would say Virat, just because of how good he is. He’s always getting runs, and his high energy is always there. He’s always into you.”
Kohli’s Test record in Australia is prolific, scoring 1,352 runs at an average of 54.08 in 13 Tests.
Nathan Lyon, Australia’s spinner, humorously commented, “I get triggered by all Indian players.”
The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth. The series promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams fielding talented and experienced players.
