The highly anticipated series of tests between India and Australia is scheduled to begin on Thursday with the Day / Night match scheduled to take place in Adelaide. The focus of the match will mainly be on India captain Virat Kohli as it would be his last match of the tour.
Kohli has been granted paternity leave and, after the first test, she would go home for the birth of her first child.
The legendary Australian spinner said that India had a memorable tour in 2018/19 when they lifted the prestigious Border / Gavaskar trophy. But he also added that Australia could win the series this time, as Kohli’s absence would play an important role.
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“India deserved to win that series a couple of years ago because they were the best team. Virat Kohli, probably the biggest superstar in cricket at the moment, said that test cricket is the most important format of the game, ”Shane Warne told Sports Tak.
“Congratulations to BCCI for the way they have maintained their first class cricket. Players are actually going back to first-class cricket, they have to race, get selected.
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“I think at the time I played in India, it was more ODI cricket, obviously there was no T20. India has now become one of the best teams in the world, if not the best, on the proving ground. I think the IPL has helped, ”Warne added.
“All international fast bowlers coming to play IPL, fantastic young batsmen from India taking on quality international fast bowlers. India is producing a lot of fast bowlers. I am thoroughly looking for this series.
Who do I think will win? I think Australia will win in these home conditions. My head says India, my heart says Australia. But I think with Virat Kohli playing only that first test match, Australia could have too much firepower. I’ll say 2-1 to Australia, ”Warne finished.
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