In an event ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Former Pakistani bowler said, "Australia is slightly favourites, however, it depends on weather as well, and I think weather will be excellent, like the way it is, the toss is also crucial and pitch also matters but Australia are
"The biggest highlight for us in the last few years has been winning in Australia. After losing the first Test, the way we came back, and showed the depth, lots of youngsters stepped up," the Indian skipper said at the event organised at the Kennington Oval in London ahead of the WTC final.
Out of their 38 matches at The Oval, Australia has won only seven, lost 17 and drawn 14. With a win percentage of 18.42, this is one of Australia's worst-performing venues across the world. In the last fifty years, they have won two (in 2001 and 2015).
In an event ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia at The Oval, Ponting said that his side is slight favourite to win the title clash. He said that conditions at The Oval are more suited to Australia as compared to India. The Aussie great also said that the lack of cricket played
Bumrah is notably out for the last eight to nine months due to a back injury. In April, Bumrah underwent surgery on his lower back in New Zealand. The medical procedure was successful and helped Bumrah get free from pain. He also missed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
After a great stint in India Under 19 and a breakout IPL 2023 campaign with Rajasthan Royals, this is Jaiswal's first-ever experience with Indian senior team