The build to the upcoming India’s tour of Australia 2018 has allready started with less than 12 days to go for the mega cricketing series. There are numerous questions asked on the form of Australia who will be without the services of their key players like Steve Smith and David Warner who are facing a one year ban following the famous sandpaper gate controversy in South Africa this year.
India on the other hand have looked a formidable side in last one year but they have failed to convert their chances on the away tour, especially in the longest format of the game. It again comes down to their performance in the first match of the series which may bring them the right momentum going deep into the series.
Meanwhile, former India opener Virender Sehwag have praised Virat Kohli’s men and said that the team is capable of winning the test series anywhere in the world.
“I’ve been saying this for last one year that they can win Test series in Australia, England and South Africa. They have to play really well. If they match first innings total with Australia and England, they have a chance to beat them,” Sehwag said.
Key player for India in Australia
Sehwag also shared his thoughts on Prithvi Shaw and said that the Thane born Mumbai batsman will play a key role for India and is likely to open the innings.
“He (Shaw) is going to play in Australia as an opener because in last two Test matches we’ve seen the way he played. He is a key batsman for me because in Australia you need someone who can play some attacking cricket. If KL Rahul gives him company and they both come good then Australia will have a bad time,” Sehwag opined.
