Published 13:45 IST, December 24th 2020
Shane Warne ups mind games, claims Australia will 'blow away' India in Boxing Day Test
Australia's spin wizard Shane Warne recently revealed that the hosts will trump India easily in the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Indian team faced an embarrassing defeat in opening Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Virat Kohli-led star-studded batting unit suffered a humiliating collapse and let game slip away from ir hands. Australia earned a comprehensive victory in first encounter, and according to Shane Warne, hosts are likely to replicate same dominant performance in Boxing Day Test as well.
Shane Warne predicts an easy win for Australia in Melbourne Test
legendary leg-spinner is of opinion that Indian unit will still be a little surprised after how things transpired in Day and Night Test at elaide. Speaking to Fox Sports, 51-year-old predicted that hosts will blow India away in crucial encounter. Indian side will be forced to introduce several changes in ir line-up due to absence of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami's unfortunate injury.
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According to Shane Warne, Indian side will have a better chance of putting up a strong show if KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are ded to playing eleven. However, apart from se two inclusions, visitors still have a lot to ponder upon. With all-rounder Ravindra Jeja showing signs of match fitness, manment will be keen to d him to side. Mohammed Shami's injury will also mean that y will also need to d a new fast bowler as well.
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spin wizard mentioned how conditions at Melbourne Cricket Ground were suitable for a bowler like Mohammed Shami. Wane feels speedster's availability will be a major blow for India. He stated that Australia are wary of capabilities of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, but still predicted an easy win for hosts ahe of India vs Australia 2nd Test.
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India vs Australia 2020: India vs Australia 2nd Test
India vs Australia 2nd Test will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. contest will commence on December 26. Ajinkya Rahane will le Indian side for remainder of Test series in absence of Virat Kohli.
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India vs Australia 2020: India vs Australia live
Fans in India can catch live telecast of match on Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). India vs Australia live streaming will also be me available on SonyLIV app. live action of fixture will begin from 5:00 AM IST on Saturday, December 26.
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13:45 IST, December 24th 2020