Team India will be put to the test when they travel down under to face Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. After losing to New Zealand 0-3, the road has become quite challenging for the Men in Blue. Top stars like Virat Kohli will be a part of the series, and he is expected to draw a lot of attention among fans. Ahead of the BGT challenge, Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne opened up on his first encounter with Kohli

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Marnus Labuschagne Flags A MASSIVE Point Regarding Virat Kohli Before BGT Tests

While speaking to Star Sports, Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne opened up on his first meeting with India’s star batter, Virat Kohli. They met back in 2018 when India and Australia locked horns in the BGT Series, and Virat led the side as the skipper. The Aussie batter revealed that he saw an intense Kohli back then, and his demeanor was on another level. Marnus further claimed that he hadn’t been the same after that.

“My first memory of Virat was probably, from a playing perspective, the 2018 series. He was captain at that time, I think, and he was quite intense. When I watched the series, it was a very intense series. I probably haven’t seen that same Virat since then, you know, the start of that series. For a long time, he’s just been a quality act, but my first memory would be that,” Marnus Labuschagne said.

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For Team India, the road to the World Test Championship Final has become intense as they lost 0-3 against New Zealand. After suffering a historic low, India needs to secure four wins to ensure their spot in the WTC Final at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Australia and India are the table toppers, and the upcoming clash is expected to be intense.

The Indian Cricket Team have already announced their final squad for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series, which will take place down under. With an ideal blend of young arsenal and veteran skills, the Men in Blue are ready to embrace the challenge under hostile conditions. The first match will take place on November 22nd, 2024, at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.