The veteran’s statement came before the Test series of IndvsAus, considering Rohit Brigade weak
Melbourne. Batting great Greg Chappell believes that Australia can win the upcoming four-match Test series as the Indian team looks weak due to injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. Pant has been out of action for almost a year after getting injured in a road accident, while Bumrah is out of the first two Tests with a groin injury. Chappell wrote that Australia could win the series. The Indian team looks weak due to injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah. A lot will be on Virat Kohli.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a comeback through the Ranji Trophy after recovering from a knee injury and is in the squad for the first Test starting in Nagpur on Thursday. Chappell said that Ashton Agar should be preferred over Nathan Lyon on the turning wickets. He said that Ashton Agar should be selected when pitches are helpful to spinners as finger spin is more accurate. Anil Kumble took 619 wickets in Test cricket and used to bowl fast, flat leg breaks. The batsmen knew that if they missed, their wicket could fall. Agar will have to do the same.
He also said that Australia has to work on many aspects. He said that David Warner is not in form and he will have to improve his Test record in India. Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Travis Head and Cameron Green will have to test themselves against the formidable spinners. Marnus Labushen will give the first big test of his career. Chappell said that Australia will have to extract the most of their talent and skill. Winning in India is not that difficult now. There are regular tours now and a lot of experience has been gained from the IPL.
