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IndiaThe journey to gain a place 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Finals They ended the series earlier this month with a loss to Australia in Sydney. The defeat sealed the home team’s victory with a final score of 1-3 and marked Australia’s triumphant return to the title. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. To add insult to injury, the loss came after a demoralizing 3-0 series whitewash. New Zealandputting their World Trade Center activities at risk. India needed wins or at least draws in five games to remain in contention for a place in the WTC finals, but Australia’s superior strategy and execution dashed their hopes.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s pick: Game changer of the series
indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwinreflects on the series, highlighting Scott BolandPlayed a key role in Australia’s victory. Boland was not initially named in the starting lineup but was selected for the following reasons: Josh Hazlewoodof harm. Ashwin calls Bolan’s inclusion “good luck” For Australia.
“Everyone said Pat Cummins had a great series but he struggled against left-handers. Australia are lucky to have Scott Boland in the team. If Boland hadn’t played , India will win the series. No offense to Josh Hazlewood; he is a great bowler, but if they continue with the same attack, Bolan will win the wicket against our left-handers. is a major factor.” Ashwin asserted in a discussion on his YouTube channel.
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Excellent performance against India
Bolan’s performances throughout the series have cemented his place as the heartbeat of Australia’s bowling attack. In three games, Boland scalped 21 wickets at an astonishing average of 13.19. Bolan’s around-wicket tactics and pinpoint accuracy troubled India’s left-handed batsmen and became a key factor in Australia’s success. His best performance came in the final Test in Sydney, where he took 10 wickets, including devastating figures of 6/45. Bolan also managed to dismiss the Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli Four times, showing his ability to adapt to high-pressure situations and exploit weaknesses.
