Sydney, January 13
Former Australia batsman
Michael Hussey warned
teams against underestimating
India after their 0-2
loss in the Tests series, saying
they will be a confident
side when they start their
World Cup title defence
next month.
“The big positive for India
is that they have already
been in Australia for the
last two months. They are
now well-versed with the
conditions here, the pace
and bounce of the pitches.
They also have a tri-series
coming up involving England.
So they will have a
good run before the World
Cup starts and nobody
should underestimate
them because of the Test
results,” Hussey said.
“Don’t read too much into
the 2-0 scoreline because
not only did India compete
hard in the Test series but
they are a completely different
outfit in limited-overs.
They are very confident in
that mode,” he added.
Talking about India’s performance,
Hussey said the
visitors’ batting line did well
but the bowling lacked disciplined.
“Well, the batting has
completely changed and
they have done well. Virat
Kohli is a fantastic player and
he has just scored runs by
the heaps. I think this will
continue for him going forward,”
said Hussey, who was
part of the Australian team
during India’s 2011 tour.
“But then there have been
others too, like Murali Vijay
and Ajinkya Rahane, giving
support to Kohli. Something
like that was missing in the
2011 tour. Not to mention
they have been able to
unearth a talent like KL
Rahul. It is quite an achievement
for a youngster to
come to Australia and get a
maiden Test ton.
“I dare say that this Indian
attack looks better than the
one in 2011 and they are all
good bowlers individually.
But there is a difference
between being a good bowler
and bowling good. And they
have bowled poorly, lacking
in discipline throughout the
series. However I also do
believe that this series will
serve as great exposure for
them and they can learn a lot
from this tour for the
future
Former Australia batsman
Michael Hussey warned
teams against underestimating
India after their 0-2
loss in the Tests series, saying
they will be a confident
side when they start their
World Cup title defence
next month.
“The big positive for India
is that they have already
been in Australia for the
last two months. They are
now well-versed with the
conditions here, the pace
and bounce of the pitches.
They also have a tri-series
coming up involving England.
So they will have a
good run before the World
Cup starts and nobody
should underestimate
them because of the Test
results,” Hussey said.
“Don’t read too much into
the 2-0 scoreline because
not only did India compete
hard in the Test series but
they are a completely different
outfit in limited-overs.
They are very confident in
that mode,” he added.
Talking about India’s performance,
Hussey said the
visitors’ batting line did well
but the bowling lacked disciplined.
“Well, the batting has
completely changed and
they have done well. Virat
Kohli is a fantastic player and
he has just scored runs by
the heaps. I think this will
continue for him going forward,”
said Hussey, who was
part of the Australian team
during India’s 2011 tour.
“But then there have been
others too, like Murali Vijay
and Ajinkya Rahane, giving
support to Kohli. Something
like that was missing in the
2011 tour. Not to mention
they have been able to
unearth a talent like KL
Rahul. It is quite an achievement
for a youngster to
come to Australia and get a
maiden Test ton.
“I dare say that this Indian
attack looks better than the
one in 2011 and they are all
good bowlers individually.
But there is a difference
between being a good bowler
and bowling good. And they
have bowled poorly, lacking
in discipline throughout the
series. However I also do
believe that this series will
serve as great exposure for
them and they can learn a lot
from this tour for the
future
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