Beating Australia in Australia is a dream says VVS Laxman – Cricket News Update
Indian veteran middle-order batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/VVS-Laxman-c2772 is hopeful of toppling the Australians on their home soil in the four Test-match series - a feat never achieved by any Indian team.
The 37-year-old, while talking to the Times of India was adamant that the team is capable enough to cause an upset and backed himself to deliver against a rejuvenated Australian lineup, which has seen a host of young players coming in and performing over
the past 6 months.
While the memories of their last away tour against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 still lingering firmly in the minds of all Men In Blue players the BCCI for once, finally had a re-think of their stance, allowing the players to get fully accustomed to the conditions Down Under,
which sees the tourists playing in two practice games instead of the one, as determined previously.
Also many of the Test specialists, the likes of Laxman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/I-Sharma-c1566 will all be travelling to the Aussie land in advance, leaving no room for complacency this time around.
On gearing up for the mammoth task, the veteran said, “How much ever you try and prepare in India, it is always better to practice in Australian conditions. It will be of great benefit. This is our best chance to win a series in Australia. If we play to
our potential we can win this time.”
In the twilight of his career, Laxman admitted that it will be his last away bout in Australia and hopes to make full use of his abilities to ensure that his team emerges victorious.
“This could be my last tour to Australia. Our dream is to win a series in Australia. We had beaten http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 but have never beaten them there,” added Laxman.
The Hyderabadi native has a impressive record against the Kangaroos, where he is averaging above 50. He has featured in 11 Test matches in Australia, scoring over 1000 runs, which includes 4 centuries.
The Men In Blue will begin the tour with the first of the two tour games on December 15th against Chairman XI, before locking horns with the national team under a packed Melbourne Stadium from Boxing Day.
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