Australia try to win their first sequence in India in virtually 20 years and whereas Pat Cummins and his males may be the present world No.1 rated Check workforce, there isn’t a extra daunting job in cricket than attempting to win on Indian soil.
Information Corp’s main cricket writers check out the upcoming sequence with some daring and fearless predictions about what Australia merely should do in the event that they’re to create historical past over the following month and grow to be the primary Aussie workforce to win a sequence in India since 2004.
BEN HORNE
Who wins the sequence:
India 2-1. These groups are evenly matched however the situations are excessive – and made much more excessive by allegations of Indian pitch doctoring.
Star of the sequence:
Steve Smith. Seems in golden kind and often when Smith is in that type of temper it transcends codecs and situations. Among the best batsmen in opposition to spin on the planet.
The choice gamble Australia should make:
Mitchell Starc and Cameron Inexperienced to return straight again for the second Check. Australia wants its huge weapons and the pairing modifications your complete complexion of the Aussie line-up.
The Indian participant Australia ought to concern most:
Ravindra Jadeja. Freak of a participant who dominated the 2017 sequence and with bat and ball might show the purpose of distinction on this sequence.
What would be the greatest problem for Pat Cummins this tour?
Getting by means of the bodily and psychological workload of taking part in each Check with little quick bowling help. Australia can’t afford to burn Cummins’ out earlier than the Ashes.
ROBERT CRADDOCK
Who wins the sequence:
India 2-1. Australia are off stability with three key accidents. I sense they are going to enhance in no matter they do within the first Check however India are simply so laborious at residence.
Star of the sequence:
Ravi Jadeja could also be quick on current kind however his darting spin is so troublesome to play. If Scott Boland will get a begin he’ll shock folks.
The choice gamble Australia should make:
Alex Carey to No 6 and play 5 bowlers whereas Cam Inexperienced is out. It’s a huge gamble however an important one. C’mon Australia. Be daring.
The Indian participant Australia ought to concern most:
Spinner Axar Patel has a Check bowling common over 11 runs per wicket for his quick profession. Not a person to be underestimated.
What would be the greatest problem for Pat Cummins this tour?
Staying cool and calm. It’s the one approach Australia can beat India. As soon as the Indians get fired up they take the gang with them all of it turns into an excessive amount of.
PETER LALOR
Who wins the sequence:
Historical past says India will win however I’ve received a nagging feeling the Australians can virtually do it. Nearly. India 2-1. Hope I’m flawed.
Star of the sequence:
Virat Kohli or Steve Smith. Each former captains. Each on the rise once more. Runs are laborious and precious as a result of if that. Wickets will probably be simpler and Axar Patel will take heaps.
The choice gamble Australia should make:
Todd Murphy. Todd Murphy. And Todd Murphy.
The Indian participant Australia ought to concern most:
Axar Patel has been bowling brilliantly. He was magnificent in opposition to England.
What would be the greatest problem for Pat Cummins this tour?
Pat Cummins greatest problem will probably be getting by means of the primary Check with out Cam Inexperienced. If he will get them by means of unscathed look out.
Initially printed as India v Australia: Comply with all of the motion from the primary Check in Nagpur
