India has decided to skip their intra-squad match against India A in Perth, ahead of the 5-match Test series against Australia. This decision was confirmed by India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, who explained that it was made prior to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ¹.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a prestigious bilateral trophy in Test cricket, contested between India and Australia. It’s named after legendary cricketers Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar ². Given the high stakes of this series, India’s decision to forgo the intra-squad match might be a strategic move to focus on preparation and team dynamics.
The 2024-25 India tour of Australia is scheduled to take place from November 22 to January 7, featuring five Test matches ¹. With India looking to bounce back from their recent series loss to New Zealand, this decision could have significant implications for their performance in the upcoming series.
