David Warner. (Source – Getty Images)
As bizarre as it gets, the Indian batting order is being termed as out of form after their series loss to New Zealand by 3-0. Indian batters struggled on pace-friendly wicket in Bengaluru and subsequently looked helpless on the spinning tracks in Pune and Mumbai. It is worth noting that, Rishabh Pant was the top scorer amongst Indian batters with 261 runs in six innings.
The next notable performer was Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 171 runs in six innings and is sixth in the list. As the batters struggled to come among runs, the team will tour Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of the crucial assignment, former Australia opener, David Warner while addressing the plight of Indian batters, quipped that he would be nervous facing an Aussie attack if he were to be in an Indian set-up.
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“And it helps the Australian guys. They’re coming out here after being beaten at home three-nil for five Tests against the Australian boys, (who have) three world-class quicks and a world-class spin bowler, and I’d be nervous if I’m in that batting order. I would be nervous,” Warner told Fox Sports.
New Zealand took some amazing catches and that set the tone: Warner
New Zealand did what touring teams failed to do for aeons in India. India were whitewashed at home for the first time in three or more Test series. India experienced a series loss after 12 years at home and their WTC finals prospects depend on winning four out of five games with one being a draw or a win. Warner lauded New Zealand’s fielding and termed their outing in the subcontinent as “outstanding”.
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“I look back at that first Test that they played and they took some amazing catches and that sets the tone. If you are taking catches like that and you get that upper hand and you lead the series one-nil, it’s big. I know how tough it is to win over there. What they’ve just done is outstanding, and credit to them,” Warner added.