India vs Australia: Ravi Shastri’s Winning Formula for Rohit: Take the Lead in Brisbane Battle
India faces a crucial Test against Australia in Brisbane after a heavy defeat in Adelaide. Ravi Shastri emphasized the importance of Rohit Sharma opening the batting, his most successful position in the last 8-9 years, to "throw the first punch". With the series tied 1-1, Shastri predicts the Gabba Test will decide the Border-Gavaskar Trophy winner. Notably, India last won at Gabba in 2021, breaking Australia's unbeaten record since 1989.
Gabba, Brisbane has always been a place of pride for Indian cricket fans, with memories of the historic 2021 victory still fresh. However, as India prepares for the third Test against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has called the Gabba Test the “moving match”, emphasizing that the winner will likely claim the series. India and Australia are tied 1-1, with Australia gaining confidence after a dominating win in Adelaide.
Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, is under scrutiny after poor scores of 3 and 6 in Adelaide. Shastri believes that Rohit must return to the opening spot, where he has excelled for nearly a decade, to “throw the first punch” and lead from the front. Shastri said:
That’s where he’s been at his best over the last eight or nine years. It’s not that he’s going to set the world on fire – he could – but that’s the place that’s best for him. To lead from the front.
The Gabba Test is pivotal, especially with Australia’s formidable record at this venue, having lost only once since 1989. Shastri stresses the need for India to find the right balance in their XI to counter Australia’s momentum and reclaim the series lead.
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