Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that Rohit Sharma and co have a chance to win the fourth and fifth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series if they claim victory at The Gabba. (Streaming | Full Coverage | More Cricket News)

The BGT is currently tied 1-1 after India won the 1st Test at Perth, with Australia coming roaring back to win the 2nd Test at Adelaide.

The third Test in Brisbane could decide as to which way is the series headed. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke on the gap between the first two tests playing a factor in India’s momentum.

He said "This series is tough because both teams have had losses. What happened with Australia in Perth, maybe they didn’t expect it. And what happened with India in Adelaide, maybe India also didn’t expect it. Although there was a very long gap in the middle between the two Tests, sometimes such a gap spoils the momentum, and it happened here."

He also added that if India plays their best cricket at The Gabba, and win, then they have a chance to win either of Melbourne or Sydney. He said "If we look at this as a series of three matches, India has to win two out of these. Their best chances will be, I think, in Sydney and Melbourne. Anyway, if you play your best cricket at The Gabba and win there, then you will definitely win one match out of Melbourne or Sydney."

"So you should think about that. The equality of the first two Tests shows that both teams have the ability to come back. Australia has come back; now maybe it’s India’s turn to turn the tables," he added.

Speaking of the Gabba Test, India will look to take some inspiration from the venue back in 2021 when they ended the 32-year-old unbeaten run of Australia at the venue and win the series Down Under 2-1. India have won the last two series in Australia and the current holders of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2017.

India will also have an eye on the qualification for their third successive World Test Championship (WTC) final.