Mohammed Shami explains why the red-ball has been his area of focus ahead of Aus series

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is focusing on bowling with red ball as he trains for upcoming four-match Test series against Australia which gets underway at elaide Oval on December 17. frontline speedster is working on his length and seam movement as he feels bowler needs to have control over ball.

'I am working on my lengths and seam movement': Mohammed Shami

"We are going to have a long tour starting with white ball followed by pink and red ball Tests. My focus area has been red ball and I am working on my lengths and seam movement," Shami told BCCI.

"I have always felt that once you start pitching ball at lengths you desire, you can succeed in different formats. What you need is control," he ded.

At same time, senior fast bowler also revealed why he is focusing more on performing well in red-ball cricket as compared to limited-overs.

"I have done well with white-ball and am w spending time in nets bowling with red ball. You don't bowl in same area since both formats are different, but your basics don't change much," he furr ded.

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Can India make an impact Down Under?

Team India will be seen in action for first time in almost nine months when y lock horns with five-time world champions at Sydney Cricket Ground next Friday. Men In Blue h suffered a 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand earlier this year and y would be hoping to rediscover ir rhythm in 50-overs format by getting better of Aaron Finch-led side in ir own backyard.

Coming to T20Is, India would be hoping to repeat heroics of 2015/16 season where y h whitewashed Aussies by a 3-0 margin. However, what is more, important here is that 2007 World T20 champions will be hoping to start identifying players who can be a part of core team for next year's ICC T20 World Cup that y will be hosting in October-vember.

Finally, it all comes down to four-match Test series. As India and Australia lock horns in pure whites come December 17,  it will t just be about Australia's vengeance or India's desire to write history, and r will it be about winning Border Gavaskar Trophy. Because this time, re's something much bigger on line - World Test Championship. India currently sit atop World Test Championship with 360 points whereas Australia are just below Men in Blue with 296 points.

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(With ANI Inputs)

(Im Courtesy: AP)