New DelhicTypeface:> Cricket Australia (CA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) believe that the cricket rivalry between the two nations would be rekindles as the schedule of the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy would be announced soon. The maiden five-match Test series between Australia and India was played during the 1991-92 season and will be a highlight of the 2024-25 international schedule. Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, was quoted in a release from Cricket Australia as saying, “The BCCI remains steadfast in its dedication to preserving the rich heritage of Test Cricket, a format we hold in the highest esteem. Our ongoing collaboration with Cricket Australia in extending the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to five Tests underscores our collective commitment to nurturing and elevating Test cricket’s significance.” “This extension echoes our shared vision to amplify the essence of Test cricket and uphold its legacy. As India and Australia, come together, we anticipate an enthralling spectacle that will captivate fans worldwide with its intensity and excitement,” Shah added. Meanwhile, Mike Baird, CA Chair, said, “We are absolutely delighted the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been extended to five Tests given the intense rivalry between our two great cricketing nations and the excitement this creates.” (ANI)
