Australian cricketers recently revealed their favorite Indian players while growing up, with wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey naming MS Dhoni as his top choice. In a video shared by ABC Sport on Instagram, Carey expressed his admiration for Dhoni, mentioning that he loved watching him play. On the other hand, players like Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and Travis Head also shared their favorite Indian cricketers from their childhood.
Interestingly, most players mentioned Sachin Tendulkar as their favorite, citing his incredible batting skills and longevity in the game. However, Glenn Maxwell stood out by mentioning VVS Laxman as another player he admired for his unique style of play. Maxwell recalled Laxman’s ability to whip balls from outside off stump and admired his performances, especially at the SCG.
Opener Usman Khawaja, after initially struggling to remember, eventually named Virender Sehwag as his favorite Indian cricketer growing up, praising his aggressive style of play. The players’ choices reflect the impact and influence of Indian cricketers on the global stage.
In other cricket news, Australia managed to level the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series with a convincing win in the second Test. Mitchell Starc’s exceptional bowling performance (6/48) restricted Team India to 180 all out in their first innings. Travis Head’s brilliant century (140 off 141) guided Australia to a total of 337.
Pat Cummins then shone with the ball, taking a five-wicket haul as India was bundled out for 175 in their second innings. Australian openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja chased down the 19-run target comfortably, securing a 10-wicket victory to level the series 1-1. The upcoming third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane promises an exciting showdown between the two cricketing giants.
The Australian team’s performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy reflects their determination to compete at the highest level, setting the stage for an intense battle in the remaining matches. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling cricket series.
