India vs Australia Test series which is also known as the Border Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most highly-anticipated Test series in cricket. Several high-profile players representing the two nations take part in it and enthralling action is at its peak.
Over the years, the rivalry between the two sides has reached to a humongous level. The stakes are pretty high when the two sides lock horns with each other.
India has won the last three editions of the famous Border Gavaskar Trophy and looks well on course to win their 4th one on the trot.
The 1st Test match of this 4-match Test series will be starting on 9th February 2023. It will be taking place at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Naturally, since the series holds a lot of weightage, the player of the series award is given to the best player of the lot. The award is a symbol of one’s supreme cricketing prowess, hard work, skill, and determination.
In this article, we take a look at 5 cricketers who can bag the player of the series award in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023:
1. Virat Kohli (India)
Virat Kohli has a different fire in his belly when he takes on the Australians. The legendary batter of India loves playing against the mighty Australians and has an impeccable Test record against them.
The former skipper of India, Kohli will be the frontrunner to bag the player of the series away. Since the king has roared back into form, it will be all the more interesting to see how he fares against the top-class Ozzie bowlers.
Kohli has a stellar average of 48.06 in Tests against the Australians and this highlights his hunger and intent while playing against this side.
2. Pat Cummins (Australia)
Australia’s skipper Pat Cummins has played a lot of cricket in India. He knows the Indian conditions inside out and can breathe fire with the ball.
Cummins would be desperate to win his first Border Gavaskar Trophy as captain.
In 47 matches so far, Pat Cummins has bagged 214 wickets and is one of the best bowlers ever produced by Australia.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin (India)
Ravichandran Ashwin is without a shred of doubt, India’s potent weapon in Tests. The off-spinner is one of the most prolific spinners of the Indian team and the opposition has even hired a bowler like Ashwin to acclimatize to his style of play.
The 36-year-old bowling all-rounder has so far played 18 Tests against Australia and has notched up 89 wickets. His wily bowling earns him a lot of respect and prestige.
He will definitely be one of the key players to watch out for in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023
4. Kuldeep Yadav (India)
Another Indian spinner whom you can keep your eye on is the left-arm chinaman bowler, Kuldeep Yadav. His bowling antics in the last few months make it clear that he is one of the strongest contenders to win the player of the series award.
In 8 Test matches so far, the 28-year-old cricketer has taken 34 wickets and has an outstanding average of 21.6.
5. Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
One of the key cogs in the batting department for Australia, Marnus Labuschange can win the player of the series award in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 if he can bat as per his strengths.
He is one of the key members in team of Pat Cummins and would be looking to churn out a lot of runs for Australia. The 28-year-old cricketer has a stellar average of 59.4 in Tests.
Also read: Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: 6 Key players To Watch Out For
