IND vs BAN: Ravichandran Ashwin excited for Border Gavaskar Trophy, says 'Looking forward to Australian series'

Pujara interviews Ashwin: IND vs BAN – After leading India to an epic win in Dhaka, Ravichandran Ashwin has set his sights on the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India host Australia for four Tests next year, with a place int WTC Finals on the line. The 35-year-old scored an unbeaten 42 to hit back at his critics and help India over the line in a close win. Follow Indian cricket live updates on Insidesport.IN

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Pujara interviews Ashwin: After Bangladesh heroics, Ravichandran Ashwin excited for Border Gavaskar Trophy, says ‘Looking forward to Australian series’ – Check out

In a special interview with Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravichandran Ashwin set his eyes on his next challenge. The All-rounder has had an eventful year, playing crucial roles in the wins of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Now in the year, Ashwin is looking forward to a duel with the Aussies in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Ashwin said “I am looking forward to the Australian series, we had some unbelievable games both home & away against them”.

India play 4 tests against the Pat Cummins led side in 2023. The games will be played in February-March, marking Australia’sfirst tour in India since 2017. India have won their last three Border Gavaskar Trophy. Another one on soil will be mkey, with a World Test Championship final spot up for grabs.

From emerging victorious after a tricky run chase to sharing the excitement of red-ball cricket 🙌🏻

Match-winners @ashwinravi99 & @cheteshwar1 sum up #TeamIndia’s series win against Bangladesh 👌🏻👌🏻 – By @RajalArora

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— BCCI (@BCCI) December 25, 2022

Pujara interviews Ashwin: After Bangladesh heroics, Ravichandran Ashwin excited for Border Gavaskar Trophy, says ‘Looking forward to Australian series’ – Check out

Ashwin scored an unbeaten 42 in a fine 71-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer to help India to win. The 35-year-old won plaudits for his masterful knock in trying conditions. Ashwin though explained Pujara his mantra of keeping things simple and trusting his defence.

“I rate my defence strongly. Test cricket is played around defence as a batter. Modern cricket asks you to take the aerial route. I do not think it is right when two bowlers are making pressure on you. Have played a lot more shots, have confidence to clear the fence. I have worked a lot on my backlift, my base and power-hitting. I have that confidence in me,” said Ashwin in a video posted by BCCI.

Ashwin revealed that the plan was to build small and get through to lunch with Shreyas Iyer. Iyer broke into the Indian team last year and the veteran had all but positive words to say about him.

“Shreyas had a really good composure. I just told him to get his job done, be it in 10 overs or after lunch. Initially, my aim was to get through lunch. There was some balls that went here and there. There was a catch that went to fine leg. So I thought I need to push up the intent and also have a good defence. We played well and pushed the accelerator at the right time,” said Ashwin.