Published 19:56 IST, June 7th 2020

Ian Chappell says Aussie batsmen will give India a tough time during the 2020 Test series

Ian Chappell has said that the Australian batsmen will give India a tough time in the Test series Down Under that is scheduled to take place later in the year

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Australia skipper Ian Chappell reckons that biggest challenge for India would be navigating through Australian batting lineup when both sides will take on each or in a four-match Test series later this year. India and Australia are slated to play a four-match Test series, beginning at Australia's Brisbane from December 3.

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'India's biggest challenge will be...': Ian Chappell 

India's biggest challenge will be navigating a strong Australian batting line-up. In addition to Smith and Warner, meteoric rise of Marnus Labuschagne at . 3 has helped solidify batting. Australia are w far less reliant for success on big contributions from Smith and Warner," ESPNCricinfo quoted Chappell as saying.

India Tour of Australia 2020

India's tour of Australia might get underway on December 3, 2020, where y will be playing a four-match Test series. first Test will be played at Gabba i.e. Brisbane. India are holders of iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy having beaten Aussies Down Under in 2018-19 as well as at home in 2016-17 season.

Meanwhile, it has also been reported that second Test match at Adelaide Oval will be a Day-Night affair while last two matches will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney Cricket Ground respectively.

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Can India create history once again?

India had beaten Australia when y had toured Australia in 2018-19 season 2-1 in four-match series to win ir maiden Test series on Australian soil. It remains to be seen wher Virat Kohli-led side will succeed in retaining iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy by getting better of a full-strength Australian side that features likes of Steve Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, etc. 

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(With ANI Inputs)

(Im Courtesy: AP)
 

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19:55 IST, June 7th 2020