'They Paid The Price': Ravi Shastri's Strict Advisory For Team India Amidst Recovery From NZ Setback

Team India's biggest challenge while Down Under will be facing Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy Series. This year, hosts will be determined to defend ir title after Men in Blue retained it last time both sides locked horns against each or. With India facing challenging surroundings this year, it will be tricky for team when y will battle Pat Cummins-led side. Team India is coming off a difficult series loss against new Zealand, and Ravi Shastri has fired off a huge warning to side.

Ahe Of BGT Series, Ravi Shastri Issues Strong visory For Team India

During an appearance on ICC Review, Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri predicted that Team India would be in pain following historic series loss to New Zealand, which put an end to ir 12-year and 18-series home winning streak. He cited importance of starting a series in a 'good state of mind', which he coach Gautam Gambhir needs to make sure of.

"India will be smarting from that defeat in that series against New Zealand because y were caught unawares. y were a little complacent and y paid price for it. But having said that, it's a very proud team, this Indian team. y would be hurting and y'd like to get back on track.

" best way to bounce back from such a series is start off anor series in a good manner, so first two Test matches become extremely crucial going ahe. most important thing will be to ensure that y start off well; y keep players in a good state of mind. That will be most important thing for coach," Ravi Shastri said.

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Furr in his appearance, Shastri pointed out that team needs to focus on positives and wants m to think about what y did last time y were in Australia.

"It's playing on ir mind, confidence-wise. You can't go to negatives. Think about positives. Think about what you did in Australia last time around and take it ahe from re. Put what happened behind you. se are different conditions and some of tracks in Australia when you get in are probably best to bat. I think it will be totally different, conditions when y get out re," Shastri ded.

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[With PTI Inputs]