Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath feels that playing next year’s Test series in India will be the final challenge for Pat Cummins and Co. McGrath also lauded Australia’s recent performance in Test tours to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. , adding that the side is beginning to understand the conditions in the subcontinent.
will visit australia India In February–March 2023 tentatively as part of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, with the aim of winning a series in a country they have never won since a 2–1 victory in October–November 2004. The team won the three-match Test series 1–0 in Pakistan in March and drew 1–1 in the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka in July.
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“Obviously the biggest challenge for Australia is coming to India, doing well and winning the series. We were lucky enough to do this in 2004. You have to plan well, the batsmen have to learn to adapt to the turning pitches and the bowlers have to learn to bowl in those conditions. ,
“I think with IPL, a lot of players have been here (in India) regularly and hence experienced the conditions. It is clear from their performances in Sri Lanka and Pakistan that the current Australian team is starting to get a better understanding of how to play on subcontinental wickets. That being said, India is still the ultimate challenger. I think they are up for it,” McGrath was quoted as saying by cricket.com.
McGrath is someone who has had great success bowling in Indian conditions. In his eight Test matches in India, he took 33 wickets at an average of 21.3, 14 of which came in the 2004–05 series win. Asked about the equipment needed for overseas bowlers to be successful in Indian conditions, McGrath emphasized on control with the ball and the ability to adapt to the length which works well.
“You just need to come up with a plan that works. Pitches in Australia are quicker and bouncer so you can bowl in those good areas. The secret is still in control, bowling outside the off-stump or just outside.” Do. The length will obviously be different so it’s about adapting to the length.”
“You still have to look to take wickets with the new ball. Then once it softens, you have to ask yourself, ‘How can I stop the opposition from scoring?’. You can probably bowl a little tighter, you can have more ring-field and it can be difficult for the batsmen to score. It’s just about having clear plans, but then being able to execute those plans over a long period of time. ,
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