Border -Gavaskar Trophy Comprehensive Preview - Part -I

Border -Gavaskar Trophy Comprehensive Preview - Part -I As the start of the first test comes nearer,the intensity and the excitement to see the contest is ramping up.Let us get a complete picture of the competition and the rivalry that every cricket fan is thrilled to witness.As the start of play is just two more days ahead,let us put together a head to head comparison of the two teams and see what we can expect... The Opening Pair Shewag,Gambhir Vs Hayden,Jaques Never before in an India-Australia series has been these reliable opening partnerships in both the teams.How can anyone forget the runs scored by the sweep shots of Hayden 7 years ago broadcasting his arrival to the big scene.It continuously makes us wonder how one Australian player coming straight away into the team can fill in the shoes of a Veteran.Gilchrist did it for Healy,Hussey did it for Martin or S.Waugh for that matter,Clarke for M.Waugh(including his bowling contribution) and now Jacques is doing it for Langer.That is the strength and character of the Australian team.The Australiam team's batting success depends hugely on the contribution of Hayden same as the host depends on the performance of Shewag.Gambhir has evolved into such a wonderful ODI and T20 player and it is a huge challenge for him to prove his worth in the test matches.The opening partnerships in both the teams are going to be a vital factor in the course of the series. The Crucial No:3 - The Wall Vs The Punter Test Matches are won and lost by your No:3.It is such a crucial position that after Dravid became our No:3 we started wining matches outside India.Pointing has also played a huge role in Australia's dominance in the past decade.It is a huge coincidence that both of them is having their ability questioned at this moment.Pointing being doubted his ability to face spin in subcontinent wickets and Dravid being doubted for a chink in his armour of Defence.But the fact remains that the series is highy dependent on the way that these two men are going to reply to their critics.