The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 is just around the corner, and all eyes are on the players who will make a difference in the series. One player who is generating a lot of buzz is India’s star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. The veteran off-spinner has been dominant against Australia at home since the 2013 series and has the better of many Aussie batsmen.
As the teams gear up for the first Test, set to take place on February 9 in Nagpur, cricket fans are eager to see who will come out on top. To give you a glimpse of the potential matchups, we bring you three Australian batters who could fall prey to Ashwin’s brilliance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.
1. Usman Khawaja
A left-hander on Indian tracks facing Ashwin could spell trouble for Usman Khawaja, who struggled against the off-spinner in their previous encounters in 2018. Although Khawaja is known for his strong game against spin, he is yet to play a Test match in India.
2. Travis Head
Travis Head has been one of Australia’s best batters in recent times, but he has struggled in the subcontinent, scoring less than 100 runs in five matches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka last year. He will be facing Ashwin for the first time in India, where the off-spinner has been known to dominate left-handers.
3. David Warner
David Warner has faced Ashwin multiple times since 2012, but has struggled to score against the off-spinner, averaging a subpar 18.2 runs in 10 dismissals. With his current streaky form across formats, this series could be another one of Ashwin’s many victories against Warner.
Get ready for an exciting battle of wits and skills as we dive into the three Aussie batters who could become Ashwin’s bunny in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Will they rise to the challenge, or will the spin king claim another scalp? The drama unfolds on Thursday, February 9th, in Nagpur.