'It Helps Australian Guys,': David Warner Expresses Concern for India Facing Australia After NZ Loss

New Zealand defeated India in the third and last Test, therefore completing a commanding 3-0 series success. New Zealand scored 235 and 174 in this game; India scored 263 and 121, therefore establishing a target of 147 runs. Following an exciting session, New Zealand prevailed by 25 runs. While in the first Test, they chased down a target of 107 to win by eight wickets, earlier in the series New Zealand won the second Test by 113 runs, thus defending a total of 359. Over the games, this series highlighted India's challenges and New Zealand's strengths.

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David Warner made a huge statement about the struggling Indian cricket team ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 

Former Australian opener David Warner thinks the faltering Indian batting squad should be "nervous" about confronting the strong Australian bowling attack after a dismal home series against New Zealand. Starting November 22, India is scheduled to go to Australia for five tests.

Losing their first red-ball series at home since 2012, the Indian squad faced great obstacles against New Zealand. To make matters worse, they lost in the last game at Wankhede Stadium, therefore producing an unprecedented home series whitewash.

Since India dropped from the top position even before their trip to Australia, this 0-3 loss has sparked major questions over India's prospects of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final.

Warner hailed New Zealand for knocking India out for only 46 runs in the first match in Bengaluru, therefore establishing the tone early in the series. On November 4, David Warner remarked on-air during the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne via Fox Sports. Warner said (quoted by Sportskeeda), 

"I look back at that first Test that they played and they took some amazing catches and that sets the tone. If you are taking catches like that and you get that upper hand and you lead the series one-nil, it’s big. I know how tough it is to win over there. What they’ve just done is absolutely outstanding, and credit to them,"

“And it helps the Australian guys. They’re coming out here after being beaten at home three-nil for five Tests against the Australian boys, (who have) three world class quicks and a world class spin bowler, and I’d be nervous if I’m in that batting order. I would be nervous,”

“The Australian top order needs to make runs. They’ve got Mohammed Shami, who’s currently on the road to recovery with the knee - he potentially could be out here with the team - (and) you have … Bumrah and Siraj who are their spearheads," 

“I think if Australia can get through those two gentlemen, there could be some big runs put on the board. But … we’re going to have to come out with our chest out against India. We have lost our last two series here against India (and) they have got a lot to play for,"

In every category across the three-Test series, New Zealand well exceeded India. Key players with the bat were Will Young and Rachin Ravindra; with the ball, Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner were outstanding. The remainder of the squad also performed vital supporting roles throughout their winning campaign. Rohit Sharma and co. will need to make sure such disaster does not repeat in the much awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy this month in Australia.