Kapil Dev Urges Team India to Relax and Play Naturally in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Kapil Dev's Advice for Team India Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has urged the Indian cricket team to approach the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a relaxed mindset and play their natural game.

"I just want to wish my team all the luck. Don't listen much, go and express yourself. Those who will play well will win. There is no need to take excess pressure," Kapil Dev advised the team.

India faces some injury concerns ahead of the first Test against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma is expected to miss the opening match due to the birth of his second child, while Shubman Gill is doubtful with a left-hand injury.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a highly anticipated series between India and Australia, commences on November 22nd at Perth Stadium. The second Test, a day-night affair, will be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 6th to 10th. The third Test will be held at Brisbane's Gabba from December 14th to 18th, followed by the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26th to 30th. The series concludes with the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3rd to 7th.

The Indian squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy includes:

* Rohit Sharma (Captain)

* Jasprit Bumrah (Vice-captain)

* Ravindra Jadeja

* Yashasvi Jaiswal

* Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)

* Sarfaraz Khan

* Virat Kohli

* Prasidh Krishna

* Ravichandran Ashwin

* Mohammed Shami

* Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)

* KL Rahul

* Harshit Rana

* Abhimanyu Easwaran

* Shubman Gill

* Nitish Kumar Reddy

* Mohammed Siraj

* Washington Sundar

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