5 keys for the Indian Cricket team to emerge victorious Down Under
After recent One-dayer failures against Bangladesh and South Africa, soon after World Cup semi-final elimination, the men in blue would be up against the world beaters, again, in their own backyard for a prolonged five One-dayers and three T-20s.In the twilight of 2015, many top players returned to their prime, which even included Yuvraj Singh who, consequently secured his place in the touring batch. Though MS Dhoni would be leading the team, again, with the dynamic Virat Kohli assuming vice-captaincy duties, but considering the strengthened line-up, with potential new players in the frame, it is high time for India to avenge on the depleted Aussies, for their World Cup loss, early last year. Nevertheless, the home team still has a deadly top 3 in their batting quarters, with a relatively healthy middle order in Matthew Wade and James Faulkner. It is, however, their bowling which would perhaps make the tussle an even one, with perhaps, the Indians possessing a better bowling unit.Here are 5 keys to victory for the tourists,
#1 Virat Kohli\'s run of form
This would perhaps be the biggest concern for the tourists, as their run-machine is currently enduring a lean patch, which included only a couple of centuries, in the last fifteen matches that he played. Virat showed glimpses of his prime, in Chennai, when he feasted upon the Proteas, to bring India back all square in the one-day series. His one-day record against Australia in Australia is also literally quite dismal, with a meagre average of under 15.
Nevertheless, there is hardly any doubt regarding the batter’s class, which he aptly orchestrated in the test series Down Under, last year, where he amassed four tons in eight outings. It would be a matter of time before he hits top gear and India would be earnestly hoping he gets that in Australia in the upcoming tour.
His return to form would further bolster the team’s morale and lend the much-needed depth to the Indian batting as well, which presently has only two in-form players in Rahane and Rohit Sharma.