IND vs AUS / Former cricketer attacked Team India after the defeat, said- whatever happened was good

The Indian team lost the Test series 3-1 on the tour of Australia. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized the team and said that India needs to improve domestic cricket and practice on seaming tracks to win the World Test Championship.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 06, 2025, 11:40 AM

IND vs AUS: The Indian cricket team recently suffered a crushing defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the tour of Australia. In this five-match Test series, the Indian team fell behind 1-3, due to which Australia captured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after ten years. Team India is being heavily criticized after this defeat. Especially Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are in poor form, are being targeted. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has made sharp statements on the players and management of the team after this defeat. He believes that if India has to win the World Test Championship (WTC), then the players will have to change their thinking and preparation.

Kaif criticized Team India

Mohammad Kaif has described Team India's defeat as a wake-up call. He said, "On February 23, India will win accolades by defeating Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, but if we have to win the World Test Championship, we will have to make a Test match team. We will have to get used to playing on seaming tracks. The truth is that we are only experts in white-ball cricket." His statement makes it clear that the team is in dire need of improvement in Test cricket.

Reason for the failure of the batsmen

The performance of the Indian batsmen on the Australia tour was very disappointing. Except for the first Test played in Perth, the Indian batsmen were seen struggling in the remaining four matches. Kaif believes that the main reason for this is the neglect of domestic cricket. He said, "Players should play in the Ranji Trophy, but they prefer to rest. They struggle on seaming tracks due to the neglect of practice matches. When you will not play domestic cricket and practice, how will you become a better player?"

How will a strong Test team be formed?

Kaif suggested that Indian players should practice more on turning tracks and learn to play on seaming tracks on foreign tours. He said, "It is difficult to play on turning tracks in India, and it is even more challenging to play on seaming tracks in Australia and South Africa. So if you do not prepare well, the WTC title will remain away from you."

What should Team India do?

The Indian team needs to change its preparations. To perform better in Test cricket, players have to understand the importance of domestic cricket. Playing in Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments gives players a chance to improve their technique. Only the habit of playing on seaming tracks and more practice can make India a strong Test team.

Kaif's strong message

Mohammad Kaif clearly said that if the Indian team does not change its strategy, it will be difficult to win the WTC. He said, "Whatever happened, happened for good. Now Team India needs to work hard in Test cricket. Players should come out of their comfort zone and participate in Ranji Trophy and practice matches. Only then will the Indian team become a strong Test team."

Conclusion

The defeat of the Indian cricket team on the Australia tour has raised many questions. If Team India improves its preparations keeping in mind the suggestions of experienced players like Mohammad Kaif, then better results can be seen in the future. Giving priority to domestic cricket and getting used to playing on seaming tracks can make Team India the Test champion in world cricket. Now it will be interesting to see what lessons the team management and players learn from this criticism and what changes they make in their strategy in the coming days.