Gill and Khan Tipped to Replace Pujara and Rahane in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Dinesh Karthik Advocates for Gill and Khan to Replace Pujara and Rahane in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has suggested that Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan should be considered as potential replacements for veteran batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Karthik believes that Gill and Khan have the potential to fill the void left by Pujara and Rahane, who have struggled for form in recent times. Both Gill and Khan have impressed with their performances in domestic cricket and have shown glimpses of their talent at the international level.

Gill has already made a significant impact in Tests, particularly in challenging conditions. His ability to handle pressure and perform under duress was evident during India's memorable series win in Australia in 2020/21. Khan, on the other hand, has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, scoring heavily against formidable bowling attacks. His impressive showings in the home series against England earlier this year have further strengthened his case for inclusion in the squad for the Australian tour.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a five-match series, will be a stern test for India's batting lineup. The matches will be played in Perth, Adelaide (featuring a pink-ball Test), Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Team India will be aiming to extend their dominance in Australia, having clinched the previous two editions of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2018/19 and 2020/21 Down Under.

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