Hazlewood, in an interview with Sydney Morning Herald, remarked that the defeat could “awaken a sleeping giant,” and it’s expected that India will come out fighting when they meet Australia in the Test series. The loss has not only dented India’s confidence but also their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The series sweep saw India lose their top spot in the WTC standings to Australia, putting pressure on them to win at least four of their five remaining matches against the Australians to secure a third consecutive WTC final berth.

Despite the loss, Hazlewood acknowledged the incredible feat by New Zealand, who achieved an unprecedented 3-0 win in India, calling it “unbelievable” and a remarkable achievement in the history of Test cricket. “To win 3-0 in India is unbelievable. It’s hard enough to win one game there, let alone every match of the series,” Hazlewood said.

With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to begin on November 22 in Perth, Hazlewood believes the upcoming series will be huge, with massive crowds expected and high TV ratings. “Every time we play India, it’s right up there with the Ashes,” Hazlewood added.

In another significant development, the IPL mega auction for the 2025 season is scheduled to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. This is the second consecutive year the auction will take place overseas, after Dubai hosted the auction ahead of IPL 2024. With 1,574 cricketers registered, including 320 capped players, the auction is expected to be a spectacle, especially as it coincides with the India-Australia Test series. This year’s auction will include top Indian stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep Singh, with the 10 IPL franchises collectively having a budget of 641.5 crore to bid for 204 available slots.

Hazlewood, who is gearing up for the Test series after playing for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield, is optimistic about his form heading into the series. “Body felt surprisingly good. The longer I went, I think the better I felt, and the rhythm was there,” Hazlewood said.

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In the cricketing world, the Test series between India and Bangladesh and the ODI series featuring England and Australia are currently underway. However, all eyes are set on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series comprising five matches scheduled to commence this November. The outcome of this series is crucial for both teams as it directly impacts their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.

Amid preparations for the intense competition ahead, news of Cameron Green’s injury has sent shockwaves through the Aussie camp. With uncertainties surrounding his recovery timeline, speculations arise regarding his availability for the upcoming Test series against India.

The absence of Green poses a significant challenge for Australia, especially considering their recent struggles against the Indian team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Eager to turn the tide in their favor this time, the Aussies face additional pressure with their key player sidelined.

The highly anticipated 5-match Test series between India and Australia is set to kick off on November 22 at the Green Home Ground in Perth, culminating with the Sydney Test in early January 2025, including the iconic Boxing Day Test match.

Noteworthy achievements in Green’s cricket career, such as his remarkable century in Ahmedabad during Australia’s tour of India last year and his stellar performance against New Zealand in Wellington, underscore his significant contributions to the team. With an impressive record of 1377 runs at an average of 36 and 35 wickets in 28 Tests, Green’s absence poses a challenge for the Australian team.

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