The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is one of the most awaited series in which the cricket world witnesses the fearsome rivalry between India and Australia in Test cricket. Both teams go toe-to-toe to get the prestigious trophy.
Take a look at some Indian players who retired during or after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:
Anil Kumble (2008)
The former Indian captain, Anil Kumble was one of the prominent figures of Indian cricket. Kumble played his final game against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2008.
Sourav Ganguly (2008)
Fondly known as “God of Off-side”, Sourav Ganguly was one of the greatest players and captains that India has ever produced. Ganguly announced his retirement from International cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2008 which marked the end of an era for the legend.
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Rahul Dravid (2012)
The “Wall”, Rahul Dravid was one of the most elegant batters ever. His timing on the ball and defensive shots made him one of the best in terms of techniques. After a horrific 4-0 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2011-12, Dravid announced his retirement from the game and ending his International cricket career.
VVS Laxman (2012)
Another legendary who was known for his fighting spirit with the bat, VVS Laxman would be remembered for his iconic 281 runs which saved India from follow-on and helped the team to script a historic win. Laxman announced his retirement after the humiliating 4-0 defeat against Australia in 2012.
Virender Sehwag (2013)
The former swashbuckling batter, Virender Sehwag was one of the dashing openers in all forms of the game. Sehwag played his last game against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2013.
MS Dhoni (2014)
The former Indian captain MS Dhoni was considered one of the greatest finishers of the game and was one of the successful captains of the Indian team. During the 2014-2015 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Dhoni announced his sudden retirement from Test cricket which marked a new era in Indian cricket.
What’s Next For Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli?
Despite being one of the pillars of the modern era of Indian cricket, it seems that the mojo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is fading. Both players played a crucial role in India’s conquest of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 but since then Rohit and Virat have been seen out of touch in Test.
In the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand, both players looked out of touch which eventually played a role in India’s humiliating white-wash at home.
The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will decide the fate of these two players as it will also see what lies for both players as well as for the Indian team.
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