Ind vs Aus 2017: Top 5 player rivalries to watch out for this series
India will play hosts to Australia in a 4 match Test series - the Border-Gavaskar Trophy – begining February 23. While Virat Kolhi and co would be hoping to extend their unbeaten streak of 18 matches, Steve Smith and his men would want to produce a better performance than when the team toured India in 2014. With both sides expected to display some amzazing performances, following are the player rivalries to watch out for.
India will play hosts to Australia in a 4 match Test series - the Border-Gavaskar Trophy – begining February 23. While Virat Kolhi and co would be hoping to extend their unbeaten streak of 18 matches, Steve Smith and his men would want to produce a better performance than when the team toured India in 2014. With both sides expected to display some amzazing performances, following are the player rivalries to watch out for.
David Warner vs Ravichandran Ashwin
The left handed Australian opener David Warner is in a terrific form and would be hoping to score more centuries after bagging two against Pakistan at home. On the other hand, Ravichandran Ashwin will he determined to stop Warner from getting into his usual strides and add more scalps to his 250 Test wickets tally.
Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc
The Indian skipper Virat Kohli is leading the team by example and playing long and stable innings in every match. Kohli would like to repeat his past performances, but Mitchell Starc would be there to stop him from scoring. With a lethal combination of pace and swing, Starc would be determined to break the partnerships and help Aussies win. The fans will also be anitcipating a verbal delight between the two.
Steve Smith vs Umesh Yadav
The Australian skipper is leading the team with his innovations and as a young captain, he has indeed shown a lot of improvement. He can face both spin and pace equally well. But Umesh Yadav will be there to halt him from scoring well. Yadav being an attacking bowler, with his pace and bounce, would be hoping to send the Aussie batsmen back to the hut in no time to spare.