IND Vs AUS: Australian legend’s statement created a stir, this bowler was called Shami’s replacement

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Sydney. IND vs AUS: As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, former cricketers are giving their opinions in full force. Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has also come forward. During an interview, he talked about the potential players who can shine during the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Hayden praised Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna for his performance in the recent unofficial Test match against Australia A, but named Akash Deep as a strong contender as Mohammed Shami’s replacement in the Indian lineup.

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Prasidh Krishna good but Akashdeep better option: Hayden

Hayden commented that IND vs AUS Prasidh Krishna performed very well in the unofficial test match. But for me Akash Deep is the closest replacement for Shami’s role. Highlighting Akash Deep’s potential, Hayden said that I think he will do very well in Perth and Adelaide. This place gives advantage to fast bowlers. Here he can take advantage of it. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaching, Hayden’s comments have increased the anticipation as both teams finalize their lineups for the high-stakes series.

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So does the team no longer need Shami?

IND vs AUS Team India may feel the absence of fast bowler Mohammed Shami the most in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. More than a year has passed since the experienced pacer was out of Team India due to injury. However, Shami has returned to professional cricket through Ranji Trophy. However, Hayden also raised a question whether Team India no longer needs Mohammed Shami? Well, there is no concrete answer to this question at the moment because any team in the world would like to keep a bowler like Mohammed Shami with them.

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Better performance expected from Akashdeep in Perth and Adelaide

Talking to a channel, Hayden said that I think the sky IND vs AUS Will perform well in Perth and Adelaide during the Test series. Let us tell you that Akash Deep is being seen as Shami’s replacement from day one. Akash Deep’s bowling action is also somewhat similar to Shami. Not only this, he has great ability to swing the pass. It is also worth noting that Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep play first class cricket for Bengal only.

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Akash Deep’s international career so far

Akash made his international debut through Test this year. He has played 5 Tests for Team India so far, bowling in 8 innings and taking 10 wickets at an average of 25.80. Now it will be interesting to see IND vs AUS How does Akash Deep perform in Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

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