Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne revealed he has been tweaking his batting methods forward of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in India to fight the spin of Ravichandran Ashwin.
Pat Cummins and his males will tour India for a four-match Test collection beginning on February 9. The first Test is scheduled to happen on the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Ashwin claimed Labuschagne’s wicket twice in India’s 2020-21 collection in Australia, though the Queenslander nonetheless averaged 53.25 with the bat.
“I’ve changed some of my game because of what I’ve heard about Ashwin and how he bowled to me,” Labuschagne stated.
“It’s going to be a lovely game of chess, and I can’t wait for it.” he added.
The 28-year-old began his preparation for the India tour proper after the 2020-21 residence collection.
“The preparation starts so far back. I’ve already thought about my plans, so now it’s just about executing,” stated Labuschagne, who’s at the moment taking part in for the Brisbane Heat within the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23.
“Can’t wait, so excited for the next 10 Test matches,” Labuschagne stated.
“I can’t wait for the challenge against spin in India and can’t wait for the challenge of Bazball versus Ronball.”
Border-Gavaskar Tour of India 2023
February 9-13: First Test, Nagpur, 9.30 am IST
February 17-21: Second Test, Delhi, 9.30 am IST
March 1-5: Third Test, Dharamsala, 9.30 am IST
March 9-13: Fourth Test, Ahmedabad, 9.30 am IST