Watch: Travis Head Faces Mitchell Starc's Pace in Intense Net Session

The surface at Optus Stadium will provide additional bounce, which will benefit the seamers. Isaac McDonald, the head pitch curator, has prepared a green top, but the pitch has been covered for a long time because of the rain, which could cause more problems for the hitters. The surface will erode over the next several days, despite the curator's expectation that there won't be any snake cracks.

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is scheduled to start on November 22, Australia's Mitchell Starc has been putting in a lot of work in the nets. Travis Head was bowled bouncers by the famous pacer during a practice session, but he was unable to clock them because they struck the top of his bat. Due to the fans' expectation that the Australian international will be just as dangerous in the first Test match in Perth, the video has gone viral on social media.

Travis Head and Mitchell Starc Clash in Nets:

Starc is getting ready for BGT. 💀 pic.twitter.com/WJ0d0UY5dA

— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) November 20, 2024

The bowlers will then be crucial to the outcome of the match. With Pat Cummins at the top of the bowling order, Starc and Josh Hazlewood at the back, and Mitchell Marsh at the fourth pace, the Australian team seemed to be in control. Marnus Labuschagne is the team's fifth-speed bowling option if necessary. Nathan Lyon will be the key when it comes to spin.

In contrast, India is probably going to give Harshit Rana the debut cap. Although the Delhi-born bowler is vying for a slot with Prasidh Krishna, India is considering Rana for the first Test because of his speed and batting prowess. In addition, Nitish Kumar Reddy will make his debut. In addition to serving as the team's fourth seamer, he will also be a valuable batsman. The only spinner will be either Washington Sundar or R Ashwin.

In the meantime, considering their recent home performance against New Zealand, the visitors are a little behind. The team captained by Rohit Sharma would not be able to compete in the forthcoming World Test Championship final if they lose to Australia in the series.

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