- Fitness Of Pacers:
Probably the biggest hurdle for India is the lack of ability of the Indian pacers to last long. In a Test series of four or five games, it is highly imperative of the fast bowlers to remain energetic and fit throughout. A basic instance of that was when Ishant Sharma, after a match winning performance at the Lord’s in 2014, missed the next two Tests that drastically affected the touring Indian party. The likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav are genuine match winners but if they are to prove that outside Asia consistently, fitness will remain an integral part.
India cannot afford any circumstance where the lead pacer is injured mid-way through a Test or series. Such a situation is certain to make a mess of the team balance for the remainder of the series. Thus, managing the workload of India’s ace pace guns will be a priority for this vibrant young side.