‘I Enjoy Battles With Siraj’: Labuschagne Shares Fond Memories With India Pacer During Academy Days

With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy fast approaching, excitement for the iconic test series is evident. Team India and Australia will compete for the coveted title, with the Men in Blue being the defending champions. The Rohit Sharma -led team will be determined to defend their title, but they will face a hostile environment as this is an away series for them. India's case has been strong, and they will prepare for a test-heavy schedule. Ahead of the highly anticipated series, Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne reflects on his time with Mohammed Siraj at the academy.

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Marnus Labuschagne Heaps Praise on India’s Mohammed Siraj, Recalls Their Days Spent Together at Pace Academy

During an appearance on Star Sports, Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne reminisced upon the time he spent alongside India pacer Mohammed Siraj at the MRF Pace Academy. The Aussie batter applauded the bowler's energy and passion he has for the sport. He also emphasized how far his development as a cricket player has come.

"I enjoy battles with Mohammed Siraj. We first met when he was working with the MRF Pace Academy, and it's been great to see how our careers have progressed together since then. He brings great energy and love for the game. It's exciting to watch him develop," Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said in a video.

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Team India will begin their red-ball journey against Bangladesh and then lock horns against New Zealand at home. The Rohit Sharma -led Men in Blue will then travel down under for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins at the end of November. The Aussies will pose genuine threat to India's momentum as they gear up for the Test Series.

Furthermore, to secure themselves a spot in the WTC Final in 2025, Team India needs to hold their guard against the defending World Test Championship champs as the race to Lord's Cricket Ground goes on.