IND vs AUS / Ravi Shastri exposed Team India- told such a big thing before Sydney Test

IND vs AUS: The last match of the five-match Test series between India and Australia is now being played in Sydney, and before this match, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has raised questions on the poor form of the Indian team. Shastri revealed how Team India is lagging behind and the reason behind this is their poor batting performance, due to which the Indian team has come on the backfoot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Currently Australia is leading the series 1-2, and Shastri believes that now it is becoming difficult for the Indian team to make a comeback.

Effect of poor shot selection

Shastri has cited the poor shot selection of the Indian team as the main reason due to which the team had to face problems in the last series. He said that on the last day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, the Indian batsmen played the wrong shots, due to which the team had to suffer. He says that in the middle sessions, the Indian batsmen did not show any responsibility in their shot selection, due to which they had to face losing the match. Due to this type of poor play, Team India had to face falling behind in the series.

Weak grip on Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ravi Shastri spoke about this in detail in The Daily Telegraph and said that if the Indian batsmen continue to play like this, then their grip on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will further weaken. Shastri also believes that despite one Test remaining, Team India's position is very delicate and winning the Sydney Test will not be easy now.

India's record in Sydney

So far 13 Test matches have been played between India and Australia in Sydney, out of which India has won only one match. At the same time, the Indian team has faced defeat in five matches, while seven matches have been drawn. Looking at these figures, it seems quite challenging for India to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney.

Concern of senior players

Team India's hopes in the Sydney Test rest on their senior players, but their performance has now become a matter of concern. The performance of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has declined, and this series can be a turning point for these players. Shastri also expressed concern that if the senior players do not perform well, the team may have to face more difficulties.

Final Test: Will India be able to make a comeback?

Now this Test to be played in Sydney is the last opportunity for the Indian team to save the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia has strengthened its team in the last few years, and they are fully prepared to win the trophy this time. At the same time, this Test will be a big challenge for the Indian team, as they not only need to improve their batting, but also have to focus on their bowling and fielding.

Looking at the condition of Team India, the question arises whether they will be able to register a historic win in Sydney or Australia will end their long wait to win the trophy. The future direction of Indian cricket can be decided at the end of this Test series.