Just because Smith and Warner are not in their team,the Presswalas have predicted India will win the series 4-0.Our bowling attack is good with plenty of variety.Our batsmen(except Virat)do not have confidence in their skills.It is unlikely that their display will be any better than it was in England.If Kohli & Shastri spend time motivating them there could be an improvement in their performance.Murali Vijay,Pujara & Rahane have to prove they are made of sterner stuff !
Re: Beat Australia in Australia in test matches
by mandar borwankar on Nov 30, 2018 03:02 PM
We have lost majority of overseas test matches in the past because we were not able to chase a target of below 200 runs in fourth innings. If we can't grab chances we should not expect to win a test or series. India should play sensibly and fight till the last ball is delivered. A defeat is defeat whether it is by innings or 1 runs or 100 runs whatever. If India wants to become No 1 in test cricket they have to win series in Aus, Eng, SA and NZ. Wins in WI, SL, Pak, Zimb & Bangladesh is important but India have already excelled in those countries.
Re: Beat Australia in Australia in test matches
by mandar borwankar on Nov 30, 2018 03:02 PM
We have lost majority of overseas test matches in the past because we were not able to chase a target of below 200 runs in fourth innings. If we can't grab chances we should not expect to win a test or series. India should play sensibly and fight till the last ball is delivered. A defeat is defeat whether it is by innings or 1 runs or 100 runs whatever. If India wants to become No 1 in test cricket they have to win series in Aus, Eng, SA and NZ. Wins in WI, SL, Pak, Zimb & Bangladesh is important but India have already excelled in those countries.
