In the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has expressed his appreciation for the renowned Indian cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, noting how their performances have often determined the results of games against Australia. In Test cricket, Ashwin boasts impressive statistics, having participated in 22 matches and taken 114 wickets with an economy rate of 2.70, while also accumulating 543 runs. Jadeja complements these numbers with his own impressive achievements, having played 17 Tests against Australia, scoring 570 runs and capturing 89 wickets.

Recently, both Ashwin and Jadeja showcased their exceptional talents in a match against Bangladesh in Chennai, with Ashwin scoring an impressive 113 runs and taking five wickets, while Jadeja contributed with 86 runs and also took five wickets. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports, Maxwell reflected on his career battles with Ashwin and Jadeja, emphasizing the challenges they pose. He indicated that their performances have typically been pivotal to the outcomes of matches and that success against them often correlates with better overall results for Australia.

The upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, commencing on November 22, highlights India's recent dominance over Australia, having won four consecutive series, including two victories on Australian soil. Historically, the competition favors India, with India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ten times compared to Australia's five, and the last Australian series win being in 2014-15.

Furthermore, Maxwell also commended Jasprit Bumrah, whom he described as the best bowler across all formats. Drawing from personal experience, he recalled having faced Bumrah during his inaugural IPL season in 2013 and praised the fast bowler's incredible development from a budding talent to one of the world's leading bowlers. In his 37 Test matches, Bumrah has taken 163 wickets, reflecting his prowess with a best performance of 6/27 and ten five-wicket hauls.

The Border-Gavaskar series will feature a total of five Tests, including a notable day-night match in Adelaide and the traditional Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The series promises to deliver excitement as it heads towards its conclusion, with the final Test scheduled at the Sydney Cricket Ground.