Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Starc has set his sight on the upcoming four-match Test series against India. The much-awaited series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is scheduled to get underway in Nagpur on February 9.
While Australia have done well in Tests in recent times, they have failed to perform well against India. The team from Down Under has lost the last three Test series against India including two in their own backyard. Australia also have not won a Test series in India since 2004.
The task won’t be easy in the upcoming series either but they do have the team to surprise India who have not lost a series at home since 2012/13 season.
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And as Australia gear up for the crucial series, Mitchell Starc has admitted that the upcoming series would be a great challenge for him and his teammates. Speaking to Erin Holland at the Australia Cricket Awards, the left-arm pacer also spoke on the Indian conditions.
“I guess you never really know what to expect from the conditions in India but we have a fair idea, that it is obviously going to turn. You never quite know until you start the game or decide which wicket to play on. So, it is going to be a great challenge,” said Mitchell Starc.
“The team is in as good a position that we can be heading into an Indian tour. It’s exciting with the women going for the World Cup and we have a long tour of India. So plenty of good cricket to watch over the next couple of months, so we’re just wishing for some good success for Australia,” he added.
The upcoming Test series is a crucial one for both the teams. The series is set to decide their fate in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship. As of now, Australia and India are occupying the first two spots in the points table.
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