Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Marnus Labuschagne relishes on-field rivalry with Mohammed Siraj
What's the story
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has expressed his admiration for the competitive spirit of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. This revelation comes ahead of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to commence in November 2024. The upcoming series will see Team India touring Australia for a five-match Test series. Labuschagne and Siraj will play crucial roles for their respective teams. Here are further details.
Player admiration
Labuschagne praises Siraj's energy and passion
In a conversation with Star Sports, Labuschagne praised Siraj's energy and passion for cricket. He stated, "I enjoy battles with Mohammed Siraj. We were at the academy back in 2015-16 and he was working with the MRF pace academy." The Australian cricketer further highlighted their parallel career trajectories despite their diverse experiences in the sport.
Future prospects
Australian cricketers predict India's next-gen superstar
In a video shared by Star Sports Tamil, several Australian cricketers including Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Alex Carey were asked to identify potential future superstars from the Indian cricket team. The majority of them named Yashasvi Jaiswal as a promising talent. However, Travis Head and Cameron Green singled out Shubman Gill for his potential to rise to stardom.
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Australia's top six to stay the same
Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, recently hinted at the possibility of retaining the top six batters from the previous Test season for the India Test series. This statement comes amid discussions about Smith's position as an opener in the line-up. Despite the debate over Smith's spot, his place in the team seems secure alongside Green, Usman Khawaja, Head, Labuschagne, and Mitchell Marsh.