While the five Tests (two against Bangladesh and three against New Zealand) at home will present their own set of challenges to the newlyappointed support staff under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the tour of Australia starting in late November will remain on the radar for Rohit Sharma and company. The conditions at home and in Australia are like chalk and cheese, hence many former cricketers believe that the five Tests that the players will get at home are not ideal preparation for the Australian series. However, Glenn McGrath believes the players can use this time to hone their skills which can help the Indian team Down Under. "The conditions in India and Australia are different," McGrath, who is in Chennai for his coaching stint at the MRF Pace Foundation, told this daily.
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