In order to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2008, Australia had to beat India in the fourth and final Test of the series at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. In a move that surely raised a few eyebrows, Ricky Ponting picked rookie off-spinner Jason Krejza in his playing XI.
The move, however, proved to be an incredible one as Krejza wrecked havoc. The off-spinner claimed eight wickets in India's first innings. His rich haul included the prized scalp of Dravid who was caught by Simon Katich at short-leg. But his spell could not prevent Australia from succumbing to a 172-run defeat.
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Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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