Team India is pretty much prepared for the upcoming second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia beginning from December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. Rohit Sharma and Co have reached Adelaide and has begun to practice for the upcoming challenge. The Indian management is quite relaxed after the thumping victory during the first Test in Perth and would like to create history in Adelaide yet again. The last few months haven’t been decent for the Indian team, especially since Gautam Gambhir took over as the team’s head coach. GG has seen a couple of unexpected debacles under his tenure which includes ODI series loss against Sri Lanka and white-wash in Test series at the hands of New Zealand on home soil.
Gautam Gambhir had many things to prove to his trolls during the Australian tour. However, it was never going to be easy for him due to Australia’s deadly home record. Though, the kind of performance Indian team showed in the first Test, reflects the character of the side. Here are the benefits that Team India may get after winning second Test in Adelaide:
- More Pressure On Aussies: If Rohit Sharma’s men are able to defeat Australia in Adelaide, that will certainly bring more pressure on the Aussies. The Australian team hasn’t lost back to back matches to India in Australia from a long time. If India are able to do so, it will certainly reflect as a big statement in front of world cricket.
- The GG Magic: BCCI showcased a lot of trust on Gautam Gambhir when he was appointed as the head coach. The world’s richest cricket board broke all the rules during GG’s appointment and was allowed to choose his support staff. The latter has showcased brilliant character during his playing days, however, some question marks were raised during series losses against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Though, a win in Adelaide will surely be an answer for all the trolls and the ones who questioned his capability.
- India’s Approach Against Pink Ball: The 36-all out Test match at the Adelaide Oval might still be haunting the Indian cricket team. However, they looked pretty comfortable against the pink ball during the practice match against Prime Minister’s XI and a win in the Adelaide Test, will surely boost their confidence of playing more day and night Tests.
- The ‘Bumrah’ Factor: Indian captain Rohit Sharma is currently in the last phase of his international career due to which the Indian team needs his successor. Jasprit Bumrah showcased brilliant leadership quality during the first Test in Perth and if he continues the same kind of performance with the ball, he can surely become the next Indian captain in the red-ball format.
Apart from India, Australia will have more pressure on them ahead of IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide. The Aussies are currently dealing with a lot of issues which includes rumoured grouping allegations and injuries to players. However, the Aussies are a pretty deadly side at home and have the quality to bounce back after falling down.
