Rohit said everybody in the team needs to step up against a formidable side like Australia
Ind vs Aus 2018-19- Australia’s towering pacers are at an advantage against the “not that tall” Indian batsmen, says visiting vice-captain Rohit Sharma but insisted that his team is ready to rewrite the script of the battle this time.India start the tour with the T20 Internationals from November 21 in Brisbane and Rohit said it would a tough task to counter the fast pitches.
“India have always played either at Perth (venue for second Test from December 14-18 this time) or Brisbane. These two conditions are challenging and the Australians have tall bowlers who exploit those conditions and use it to their advantage,” he said.
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“Indian batsman are generally not that tall, so it is not easy for us but the guys are determined to change things this time, we are ready to accept the challenge,” he asserted.
“It is challenging for our batsmen…But most of the guys have come to Australia before. So they understand the conditions. Of course, their bowling attack will challenge us whichever format we play but as a batting unit, we are prepared,” Rohit said.
India will start with a three-match T20I series, followed by a four-match Test series and a three-game ODI Series. The visitors have never won a Test series in Australia, drawing three and losing eight of their 11 outings.“Whenever we travel outside India there is always a special feeling and Australia is one place where we want to leave our mark and do well as a unit,” Rohit said after India’s practice session at The Gabba…Read More
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