of Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) It stands as the pinnacle of cricket rivalries. India and Australia, has captivated fans with its emotional battles. In recent years, the popularity and intensity of this series has increased tremendously thanks to India's historic victories in the last two editions of his BGT series held in Australia. These victories, unprecedented in the history of Indian cricket, not only increased the stature of the series but also intensified the rivalry between the two giants of cricket.
The long-awaited 2024-25 edition of BGT is scheduled to begin in Perth on November 22nd. As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the clash between these giants, all eyes will be on the coach's team. Pat Cummins, eager to avenge the defeat of the previous series. Driven by a burning desire to regain her homeland's primacy, Australia will be determined to do whatever it takes to pursue victory.On the other side of the pitch, in India, under a potential captain Rohit Sharmawill aim to settle the score after defeat in the WTC 2023 final.
Cricket Australia introduces separate fan zones for Indian spectators
Recognizing the growing influence and presence of Indian fans in stadiums; Cricket Australia (CA) is taking proactive steps to improve the fan experience. To cater to and celebrate the passion of Indian supporters, CA has announced plans to establish a dedicated fan zone exclusively for Indian fans.
Seating will be reserved for Indian fans in the fan zone, with CA urging supporters to secure tickets exclusively for this area. Additionally, CA encouraged fans to wear blue jerseys and bring musical instruments to enhance the atmosphere and make the upcoming Test match an unforgettable experience. The Board provided all this information in a recent press release.
“Once launched, fans will be able to secure their seats in the India Fan Zone and enhance the vibrant atmosphere by donning blue costumes and bringing traditional instruments such as dhols for a family-friendly experience. We encourage you to cooperate with us.” CA statement quoted by ANI.
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy Schedule
The Test series featuring India and Australia begins on November 22 at Perth's Optus Stadium. This will be followed by the second Test, a pink-ball or day-night match, in Adelaide on 6 December. The series will then move to The Gabba in Brisbane on December 14, before the iconic Boxing Day Test is scheduled to be held in Melbourne. Finally, the series concludes with his Pink Test in Sydney on January 3.