Former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin feels Indian batters will not be able to survive against Australian fast bowlers in the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. Notably, India and Australia are all set to lock horns in a five-match series beginning from November 22 in Perth.
One of the key players for India in the series will be their young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal who’s been in phenomenal form since their debut. Jaiswal has scored 1407 runs in his Test career so far from 14 matches at an average of 56.28 having slammed three hundreds and eight fifties.
Commenting on Jaiswal’s ability, Haddin acknowledged his talent but said that lack of experience of batting in Australia won’t work in his favour as he won’t be able to handle the bounce.
“I don’t think that the Indian batters are going to stand up to our quicks. I know Jaiswal is a really good player, but he hasn’t come out and seen Australia before, so I’m not sure whether he is going to handle the bounce. Opening in Perth is hard work,” Haddin said on LiSTNR Sport podcast.
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch also mentioned how wicketkeeper batters from both teams namely Rishabh Pant and Alex Carey will play a huge role for their respective sides.
“I think the key could be Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, the two wicketkeepers are going to be so important. At one time or the other in the series, the top order will get knocked over. Both fast-bowling attacks are so good that they will get on a roll and knock over the top order. So for me it’s that really crucial role of Alex at No. 7 and Rishabh at 6 likely. Carey is aggressive, Rishabh is aggressive. The game is going to go one or two ways really quick. And I think that will be so important,” said Finch.
Rishabh Pant’s numbers in Australia
Rishabh Pant loves batting in Australia as he boasts a magnificent average of 62.40 in the country after scoring 624 runs from 12 innings with one hundred and two 80+ scores (89* and 97). He played a sensational knock of 89* on Day 5 of the famous Gabba Test in 2021 helping India chase down the target of 328 and win the series by 2-1.
On the other hand, Alex Carey has scored 170 runs from five matches at an average of 24.28. Both players will look to play a crucial role for their team in the upcoming series and help them get the better of the opposition.
