Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Greg Chappell says Australia favourite, India more vulnerable

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The upcoming series will be the 'last frontier' for Test 1 led by Pat Cummins, succeeding captain Tim Paine. Great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming four-match high-profile Test series as India are "vulnerable" this time around with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

The Indian squad has excluded pacer Bumrah from the first two Tests due to his back injury, and wicketkeeper-batsman Pant will remain out of the team for the rest of the year as he continues to recover from injuries sustained in a car accident.

"Australia can win this round. At times, India can be weaker due to injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. They will rely on Virat Kohli," he said.

Premier spin bowler Ravindra Jadeja, who returned from a knee injury last month in the Ranji Trophy, is in India's squad for the Test series starting in Nagpur on Thursday.

"He said that Australia must adapt quickly with their mind, bat, and ball since the visiting team often gets fooled by matches that appear to be going nowhere but suddenly change at a frenetic pace. Indians are accustomed to it."

Ashton Agar, Australia's only left-arm spinner, should prefer to partner Nathan Lyon, Chappell said.

"If bowlers prefer spin, I expect Ashton Agar to give the nod because finger spin is considered more accurate," said Chappell, 74, who scored 7,110 runs in 87 Tests at an average of 53.86 between 1970 and 1984.

"Anil Kumble, who took 619 wickets in Test cricket, rarely left the straight and narrow. A commercial stock was a fast, flat-footed wreck, which always posed a threat to the column. The Braves knew they were in trouble. Jadeja's stock in the same trade.

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"In order to be a role model. A bowling run will be the difference in a tough competition. Recalling his interview with Erapalli Prasanna, he wrote that the Indian legend would spin the ball hard, try to hit the bat frequently, think about spin the ball and trap with his straight arm.

"He (Prasanna) said that the line is optional, the length is mandatory. He explained that it will flatten the seams a bit more than the usual eraser, then roll the ball over, which will cause the ball to slide like an eraser, but once it hits the skin. will jump with a sign indicating 'the other way'.

"As the leader of the offensive line, Nathan Lyon needs to take a page from his book and lead the way." However, Chappell said the iron problem would also be solved in Australia.

"He stated that David Warner's form is currently inadequate, and that he needs to enhance his Test record in India. Additionally, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Travis Head, and Cameron Green will face a challenge from better quality spin, as experienced in Pakistan and Sri Lanka."

"He said that Marcus Labuschagne would encounter his first significant challenge in the subcontinent, and that the scrutiny on Steve Smith's latest performance would be more intense than that on the West Indies, South Africa, and the BBL." The upcoming series will be the 'last frontier' for Test 1 led by Pat Cummins, succeeding captain Tim Paine.

Australia recently won the Ashes, followed by Pakistan, West Indies and South Africa. They will be looking for their first series win in India after 19 years.

In their 2017 India visit, they won the Pune Test but lost the series 1-2. India, on the other hand, are unbeaten at home for ten years and have won 15 matches.

"The Australians must call upon every ounce of talent and experience over the next month to succeed. India is no longer the mystery it once was. Tours are more regular and the IPL offers valuable exposure.

"The trip draws the group. India will win if they compete on the fifth day," he said.

The former captain said the key for Australia will be keeping wickets.

"Delhi and Dharamshala will be a stronghold for India. Nagpur is a red clay pitch and is best for the first three days unless it produces angry turns. Ahmedabad has equal numbers of black and red clay holes, and the series result will indicate India's preference.

"To win, Australia have to take the wicket and the new ball. As soon as you win the ball

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