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The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Indian and Australian cricket teams is still some time away, but before the series for the trophy takes place, there is one more significant warm match in store. India A will be visiting Australia to play two practice matches against their Australian A counterparts, and this is positive news for the players who aspire to earn a spot in the first-class Test team.
A Crucial Proving Ground: Mackay and MCG Set the Stage
The event commences at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, Queensland; the dates of the event are from the 31st of October to the 3rd of November. The first encounter of two A teams will take place at this beautiful stadium with such an awesome scenery. After this the focus is towards the breathtaking Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on the 7th to 10th of November. Lord’s, with its history of cricket rich entrenched in history, the players are likely to get the feeling of the coming Test series.
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Eyes on the Prize: Forces That Contend for Test Spot
These matches do not only constitute entertainment value but rather have a quite important role to play. It provides a terrific opportunity for Australian and Indian A teams to display their skills and possibly gain a place in the prestigious Test line-up. Newcomers can prove their metal in front of the selectors by leaving hard work, talent and desperation, while the players who are in and out of the Test side can cement their position in the Test side during these series. A player should be ready to fight for himself and for the opportunity to make an impression on the selectors and for this he will make all his efforts.
A Glimpse into the Future
The A team series is more than just about choosing individual players that are deemed superior or even better than the B players. This would enable both sides to try out different variations to the players and formations and could be a sneak peek into what to expect in the Border Gavaskar trophy. Sides are able to experiment with their players’ combinations, batting and bowling strategies and really see how they stack up against quality opposition.
Building Momentum: It is the ’write path’ in the complex road map towards success; a significant step that rarely a person can miss while aiming towards the prospect of success.
From India’s viewpoint and as much as the A team series is to Australia, it signifies a significant intermediary point towards clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Wins in these matches can help build a positive momentum within a team or help in establishing the fact that a certain team is unbeatable. On the other hand, the domination of the A sides can pressure the selectors into reviewing their choices for the Test squad, and thus possibly resulting into a much more captivating Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Cricket Fans Rejoice: This program is a feast for the eyes.
People who love watching cricket around the world should be happy to know that these A team matches indeed come with a bonus. First of all, it enables the delight of watching the next crème de la crème of players, a kind of preview of what is to come in the not-too-distant future. Secondly, the matches provide a perfect insight into what may be expected of the teams, strategies and players to bring out in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series making the warm up matches exciting to watch.
The Curtain Raiser: A Lost Series That People Should Not Miss
The Australia A vs India A series may lack the glamour of some of the superstars of the test cricket, but it is still a match that should be followed. It will be an opportunity they have for seeing future talents, observing tactical innovation, and gain exposure to future prospect in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This series will be a mouth-watering precursor to the climax of the splendid trophy with the two giants in the cricketing world preparing to engage each other in a mouth-watering Test series.
