As the Australia-India cricket series approaches, Australian players have taken a playful dig at Indian cricketers over the recent handshake controversy with Pakistan. A video released by broadcaster Kayo Sports shows several Australian stars engaging in light-hearted banter before the highly anticipated series.
The video features Australia players including Mitchell Marsh, Alyssa Healy, Josh Hazlewood, Sophie Molineux, and Glenn Maxwell. They appear to be playing mind games and joking about the Indian team, both men and women, ahead of the upcoming matches.
In one clip, a player remarks, “We all know India is on its way. But we’ve identified one critical weakness.” Another adds a comment about the Asia Cup handshake row: “We know that they’re not huge fans of the traditional greeting, so we can throw them off before we’ve even bowled a ball.”
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The reference is to Indian players refusing to shake hands with Pakistan in all three Asia Cup meetings, which became a major talking point of the tournament.
Mitchell Marsh is seen in the video putting his finger in an ice cup, mimicking a famous scene from a past match involving Australian player Travis Head. Meanwhile, pacer Josh Hazlewood keeps up the cheeky commentary, jokingly asking, “What about the shooter?”
The video highlights how Australia players are using humor and playful tactics to lighten the mood ahead of a high-pressure series against India. While the banter may be teasing, it also reflects the competitive spirit and strategy-building that teams often employ before major cricket encounters.
Fans on social media have already reacted to the clip, with many expressing amusement at the Australians’ antics, while others have noted that the light-hearted teasing could add spice to the series.
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With both teams gearing up for intense cricket action, the series promises to deliver exciting matches, high drama, and moments of fun both on and off the field.
