It is expected to be a sailors battle in Australia. Australian conditions have traditionally favored fast bowlers and historically the advantage has been on Australia’s side due to pitches and their rhythm drums. But the momentum has changed in recent years with Indian pacemakers gaining traction. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been at the forefront of the rhythm revolution in India and it has resulted in positive results for the team in overseas conditions.
Now, the pacemakers will once again try to take advantage of the conditions during the Australian tour. And they have the respect of the Australian side for their previous exploits. Australia’s coach Justin Langer said Wednesday that he has great respect for India’s formidable bowling lineup, but his team’s batsmen have become familiar enough with their tactics to be prepared for the challenge they will present at the next series.
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India and Australia will meet in a full series, beginning with the limited overs stage, starting on November 27. Langer said the competition will likely be exciting because the two teams are even.
“Well, we meet Jasprit Bumrah, world class bowler, (Mohammed) Shami, very good opening combination. We have great respect for that and the guys have seen a bit of it, through the IPL and the last few summers, “Langer said at a virtual press conference facilitated by the official broadcasters of the Sony series.
“We have played 14 ODIs against India in recent years and there are seven in total,” he added.
India is touring Australia with a deadly bowling attack, led by rhythm leader Jasprit Bumrah, and including Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur.
The spinning department features Yuzvendra Chahal along with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.
Langer said the Australians would be up for the challenge.
“… our boys have seen each other a lot and that is what I love about the contest, you see which teams are growing, which players are growing. We have played a bit against each other now.
“So we have great respect, great respect for his spinners, great respect for Bumrah, Shami, his other bowlers (Navdeep) Saini.
“Our guys know that they are going to be vigilant all the time in all forms of the game against the Indian bowling attack. But they are working hard, they have seen a bit now and they will be ready for that, ”said the 50-year-old.
Langer dodged questions about the absence of India, star starter Rohit Sharma and pacemaker Ishant Sharma due to injury, and said it was not his concern.
Rohit and Ishant, who were injured during the IPL, are in danger of missing the test series.
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“It is none of our business, we have our own challenges, we will meet for the first time as a group on the morning of the game, so it is up to India who they choose,” he said.
“We have literally zero control (over that). One thing I’ve learned during the COVID-19 period is that if you get caught up in things you can’t control, you literally go crazy.
“One thing, we have zero control or we say is who India chooses, they can choose who they want, we have our own challenges, so India, whoever they put in the park, we will be ready to face them,” he said. additional.
The coach took pride in the bowling resources of his team and described them as excellent.
“We have a lot of depth, we show it throughout the Ashes series. We handled our bowlers according to different conditions and how they felt, “he said.
“We have Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood. We have James Pattinson, Sean Abbott and Michael Neser hitting so hard … we’re really confident that we can cover whatever the stage is … I’m really comfortable and confident in that. It is one of our competitive advantages ”, he said.
He also made it clear that Steve Smith, who missed the ODI series against England due to a concussion, would be the 11th player in the series.
“Obviously Steve (Smith) will come back straight and there will be some headaches, but they are good headaches. There is a lot of talk about the national team, they give you some headaches, but I promise you they are really good headaches, ”he joked.
According to Langer, the upcoming series will bring joy to the people of both countries during the difficult circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We will be relieved when, hopefully, we get through the whole summer. I know there are some people who work around the clock to ensure this series continues.
“It is important not only for the economic health of gaming in Australia, but also for many people around the world. I know that in India right now, COVID has had a real impact, “he said.
“Hopefully it will put some smiles on people’s faces, that’s the bigger picture we’re seeing as well,” he added.
The series, which comprises three ODIs, as many T20 Internationals and four Tests, will air on the Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3 and Sony Six channels.
(with PTI inputs)
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