Hussey backs Rohit Sharma to taste success in Australia, tackle menacing bowling attack

Mr. Cricket Mike Hussey heaped praise on Team India's ballistic opener Rohit Sharma and backed him to be successful in Men in Blue's tour to Down Under later this year. Hussey backed Hitman to apt to conditions in Australia and claimed that latter possessed skill, ability and temperament to excel against a menacing Australian bowling attack and tough conditions. India are scheduled to play a four-match Test series against Australia in December, which includes a  Day/ Night Test at elaide Oval.  

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'Skill, ability and temperament' 

Michael Hussey said that he has doubts whatsoever that Rohit Sharma would taste success in Down Under and that he h skill, temperament, and ability to handle it. Pointing out Rohit Sharma's form in white-ball format of game, Hussey said that opener h ermous experience batting at top of order and amassing runs in limited-overs format of game and that it would aid his from in Tests as well. However, Hussey said that it would be challenging for any batsman in Australia against top quality bowling attack with pace & bounce. 

"It's going to test any batsman in world, but I think because he's (Rohit) played a lot of One-Day cricket batting at top of order, and w he's been having some success with red ball game as well, that'll give him confidence coming in," Hussey said.

"I have doubt in my mind that he's got ability and skill and temperament, to be able to handle it."

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Rohit Sharma returns to grind

Team India's opener Rohit Sharma returned to field after a gap of over three months following outbreak of coronavirus pandemic and lockdown imposed to curb its spre. Mumbai has been one of worst affected cities by COVID-19 so far with cases continuing to skyrocket on a daily basis. Rohit Sharma expressed happiness in returning to ground as he resumed training. Taking to social media, Hitman shared a picture of himself post his training session and said that he felt like himself after a long time. Furr, explosive opener said that he felt good on his return to field and after 'getting some work done'. 

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CA confirms India's tour to Down Under

Cricket Australia anunced  full international summer schedule, confirming India's tour down-under later this year. anuncement comes amid Coronavirus outbreak which has gripped entire globe. In light of pandemic, ex-CA CEO Kevin Roberts also highlighted that schedule is subject to change.  schedule confirms India's tour of Australia for a three-match T20 series in October and four-match test series in December-January. second test of series between December 11 and December 15 is set to be a Day/Night Test at elaide Oval. Test series will be followed by a three-match ODI series as well. 

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