Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer said on Sunday that if the Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are able to stay fit for the majority of the series, then the team has a fine opportunity to secure a hat-trick of Test series wins against Australia.
The Border-Gavaskar trophy will begin from November 22 with the first Test set to take place at Perth. India has come out victorious in its last two series in Australia, held in 2018-19 and 2020-21.
Replying to a fan’s query on India’s chances for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jaffer highlighted the importance of the availability of the pace trio of Bumrah, Shami and Siraj. He also talked about pacers Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav adding that the latter could prove to be the ‘dark horse’ in the series.
“If Bumrah, Shami and Siraj stay fit and are able to play most of the series, India have a great opportunity for a hat-trick down under. Arshdeep could bring the left-arm option. And Mayank Yadav dark horse provided he’s fit and available,” Jaffer said.
