Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Start November 22 in Perth

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to be a high-stakes five-match Test series starting November 22 in Perth. India, having won the previous two series in Australia, faces the challenge of overcoming a recent 0-3 home loss to New Zealand to secure a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. They need to win at least four matches to qualify directly, while Australia, the reigning WTC champions, aim to maintain their dominance at home. Key players like Rohit Sharma will miss the first Test, with Jasprit Bumrah captaining in his absence. The series will be pivotal for both teams' standings in the WTC, with Australia currently leading the table. This series is also notable for being the first five-Test contest between the two nations since the format was last played in 1992-93.