Wasim Akram predicts tough time for Indian batters – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wasim-Akram-c96292 has predicted tough times for the Indian batters in their upcoming voyage to Australia.
The first Test is scheduled to start from tomorrow, December 26 and while many believe that the touring party possesses enough power in their ranks to topple the Aussies on their home turf, Akram recalls his own experience and states that the sub-continent
batters will have difficulty in coping against the Kangaroos initially.
"I toured Australia 10 times and we found it very tough for the first two games. So, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 will also struggle and better be careful, they do not want to be 2-0 down straight away," Akram told 'espnstar.com'.
While the four-Test series will need the tourists to have backup in every department, their major worry lies in their bowling rank which lacks preparation. Their premier pacers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/I-Sharma-c1566 are still recovering from ankle injuries but are
expected to lead from front.
The batting line is well equipped which sees a stable top 5 comprising of explosive openers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/VVS-Laxman-c2772.
While skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309 for the Boxing Day bout. Both have been in good form recently but with Kohli scoring a confident ton in the practice game, the former
Men In Green pacer reckons that the touring party must opt for their best inform XI.
"My theory is whoever has hit a hundred under those conditions must be picked. Kohli is a good fielder and so is Rohit, but the former has peaked at the right time under Australian conditions," Akram said.
"Kohli's timely ton in practice game means his form is right up there and has the confidence that he can score on these bouncy tracks in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746."
The clashes also brings along high expectations from the visitor’s strong fan base, who want their national side to finally break their jinx in Down Under, and conjure up their first series win Down Under.
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