NEW DELHI: Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has cautioned the hosts against underestimating India ahead of the upcoming blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The series kicks-off from November 22 in Perth.
Langer admitted that the Indian team will be under pressure after their home series loss to New Zealand while reminding the Australian team of visitor’s past successes Down Under.
One thing you never do is write off champions, and that’s in every sport, because they are a champion for a reason. In India, there are one and a half billion cricket-loving people, and then count all the rest around the world, they expect nothing but excellence, and the team will be under intense pressure, so how they fight back will be important.” said Langer to The West Australian on Sunday.
Langer acknowledged the pressure on the Indian team but expressed his belief in their ability to bounce back. He also highlighted the star power within the Indian lineup, urging fans to savor their presence.
“And they’ll be getting written off for being too old, but people say that all the time, and I just can’t wait to see them play. I just hope, if this is the last time (Kohli) is out here, people enjoy it because he is a superstar, so is Rohit Sharma, so is (Ravi) Ashwin, so is (Ravi) Jadeja, so is (Jasprit) Bumrah.”
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