Watson Warns of India's Explosive Batting and Bowling Threat in Upcoming Series

Former cricketer Shane Watson highlights India's formidable batting line-up and Jasprit Bumrah's bowling prowess as potential threats to Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. With aggressive opening batsmen and a dynamic middle order, India's high-risk strategy aims to dominate the upcoming series starting November 22.

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has raised concerns over India's dynamic batting setup as a formidable challenge for Australia in the forthcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir, India's aggressive brand of cricket is set to dictate the series.

Led by captain Rohit Sharma and dynamic opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's lineup combines explosive power and youthful energy. Their recent 2-0 Test series triumph over Bangladesh showcased their high-risk, high-reward approach aimed at securing victories.

Watson highlighted the prowess of batsmen like Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, who combine aggressive play with minimal mistakes. With a strike rate of 72.13 in Australia, Pant is anticipated to have a significant impact. Watson also cautioned about Jasprit Bumrah's effectiveness in Australian conditions, emphasizing the challenges his bowling could present to the hosts.

(With inputs from agencies.)