"Australia Playing Mind Games": Ex-Pakistan Star Warns India Ahead Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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The former Pakistan batter believes Australia are playing mind games, and India's experienced trio will be lingering in their thoughts.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes Australia players are playing "mind games" ahead of the highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India. The wave of excitement has started to build around the rivalry between India and Australia as the series inches closer to its commencement in November. Recently, Australia Test captain Pat Cummins chose Rishabh Pant as the batter they will be wary of ahead of captain Rohit Sharma, stalwart Virat Kohli, and "national treasure" Jasprit Bumrah.
"He's someone that has a big influence in a couple of series, and we have got to try and keep him quiet," Cummins said on Star Sports.
Basit Ali believes Australia are playing mind games, and India's experienced trio will be lingering in their thoughts.
"They are playing mind games. Australia will be scared of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Pant has scored runs recently. They are playing mind games. They are trying to target Pant. This is their mindset. They are showing something else and are thinking about other things," Basit said on his YouTube channel.
Last week, the 53-year-old lambasted Australia's seasoned spinner Nathan Lyon for his remarks on the result of the BGT.
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