The Much-Awaited Showdown: India vs Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship Final
The highly-anticipated summit match between India and Australia is set to take place on June 7 at The Oval in London. This match will mark the end of the 2023 World Test Championship and is expected to be a thrilling contest between the two top Test cricket sides. Let’s take a look at the Kennington Oval Stadium’s full pitch report, statistics, and records.
India’s Recent Record vs Australia
India have had a strong record against Australia since 2017, winning all four Test series against them – two at home and two away – by identical 2-1 scores. The most recent of these series took place in March 2021. Despite the feel-good factor that comes with these victories, they may not mean much in the upcoming match as it will be played on neutral ground.
Unfair to Compare Shubman Gill with Kohli and Sachin: Former India Coach
Recently, former India coach has stated that it is unfair to compare Shubman Gill with legends such as Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. He believes that Gill has the potential to become a great player, but it is too soon to compare him with the likes of Kohli and Sachin.
David Warner Sets Retirement Date
Australian opener David Warner recently announced that the 2024 World Cup will be his last game. He stated that he wants to finish his career on a high and that the 2024 World Cup will be the perfect way to do so.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between India and Australia is sure to be an exciting affair. With India’s strong record against Australia in recent years and David Warner’s retirement announcement, this match is sure to be a memorable one.