Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma has boldly backed India to continue their dominance over Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

With the Test series set to kick off on November 22 in Perth, India will aim to clinch their third consecutive series win on Australian soil. After two historic series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21, the Indian team now has the chance to achieve an extraordinary hat-trick of victories.

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But despite their past successes, recent struggles, including a home whitewash against New Zealand, have raised questions about India’s readiness for the high-pressure series.

Why does Chetan Sharma back India to win in Australia?

Chetan Sharma, despite the recent setbacks, remains unwavering in his confidence. The former selector, speaking to the Times of India, said, “I am 100 percent sure India will beat Australia in Australia.”

He went on to emphasize that under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India is poised to make it a hat-trick of series victories on Australian soil.

Sharma added, “Hum Rohit ki kaptaani mein hat trick karenge Australia mein. India iss baar bhi Australia ko patakhni degi unke hi ghar mein [Under Rohit’s captaincy, we’ll make it a hat trick in Australia. India will defeat Australia on their own turf once again],”

According to him, India’s success in foreign tours has become a norm, and their upcoming challenge in Australia will be no different.

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“We have always enjoyed when India tour Australia, South Africa, or England. The best part is that we now enter as series-winning contenders whenever we tour overseas,” Chetan added.

What are the Challenges India faces in Australia?

While Chetan Sharma’s optimism remains high, the challenges for India are significant. A whitewash at home to New Zealand has certainly put India’s World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes in jeopardy, making the Border-Gavaskar Trophy even more crucial.

India needs to win at least four out of five Tests to secure a spot in the WTC final. With the pressure mounting, many have questioned India’s chances to win BGT.

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As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, all eyes will be on the Indian team to see if they can make history once again and cement their legacy in Australian cricket.