India V Australia Heavyweight Battle In Den Of Men In Blue

When Australia last played in India, the contest had excitement written over it, resulting in a nail biting finish in favor of the home nation...

- Kumar Abhishek

India thumped Sri Lanka 9-0 in the recently concluded tour with many labeling the entire proceedings as dull and boring. The outcome was exciting if we read the score line but such dead contest are not good for health of cricket. However, it is done and dusted and now we are eagerly waiting for the Australians to land in India to play in the five match ODI series and three T20 internationals. When Australia last played in India, the contest had excitement written over it, resulting in a nail biting finish in favor of the home nation but the way the Aussies played, hats off to their fighting skills, impressed everyone. On the other hand, the home team didn’t lose hope despite losing the first Test, ensuring series win in the end. Whenever these two have played, the results have been close especially in shorter formats. It won’t be a walk in the park for Men in Blue, having seen Australia in the past and this would be at the back of Virat Kohli’s mind, a man who is renowned for taking on rivals in his own distinct style.

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