Former Australia opener David Warner feels the out-of-form Indian batting unit should be ‘nervous’ about facing the Australian bowling team after a dismal show against New Zealand at home. The Indian Team are slated to tour Australia for five Tests, beginning from November 22 onwards as well. However, he also hailed New Zealand for setting the tempo early on by restricting India to 46 in the series opener in Bengaluru.
“I look back at that first Test that they played and they took some amazing catches and that sets the tone. If you are taking catches like that and you get that upper hand and you lead the series one-nil, it’s big. I know how tough it is to win over there. What they’ve just done is absolutely outstanding, and credit to them,” David Warner said on-air during the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne on November 4 (via Fox Sports).
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“And it helps the Australian guys. They’re coming out here after being beaten at home three-nil for five Tests against the Australian boys, (who have) three world class quicks and a world class spin bowler, and I’d be nervous if I’m in that batting order. I would be nervous,” he again added.
With Australia still extensively searching for David Warner’s replacement, he also stated that the top order needs to be among the runs to put
India under pressure as well. With Steve Smith restored at No. 4, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne will continue their usual roles.
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“The Australian top order needs to make runs. They’ve got Mohammed Shami, who’s currently on the road to recovery with the knee – he potentially could be out here with the team – (and) you have … Bumrah and Siraj who are their spearheads,” Warner said during the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan. “I think if Australia can get through those two gentlemen, there could be some big runs put on the board. But … we’re going to have to come out with our chest out against India. We have lost our last two series here against India (and) they have got a lot to play for.”
