Michael Vaughan reveals what India requires to win Test series vs Australia

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khelja|06-11-2024

As India gears up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, the cricketing world is abuzz with speculation and analysis.
Among the voices is former England captain Michael Vaughan, who has raised some pertinent concerns about the Indian team's readiness, particularly focusing on the form of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With the series set to kick off on November 22, the pressure is mounting not just from Australia's formidable bowling attack but also from the expectations placed on these cricketing stars. The recent 3-0 series defeat against New Zealand at home has further compounded India's challenges. Both Kohli and Rohit showcased a stark decline in their usual prowess, averaging below 16 in that series. Vaughan stressed the importance of both players rediscovering their peak form and contributing significantly if India hopes to clinch the series down under. "The one thing that India are going to require to win here in Australia is Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli getting big runs and getting back to their best. I hope they do, I fear they won't," Vaughan told Fox Cricket. "They might just be over the edge" "I fear that they might just be over the edge and when you face an Australian attack that is up there with the greatest that has ever played the game in their own backyard, you've got to arrive here with solid technique and you've got to arrive with amazing mentality," he added. Kohli's dipping form a concern? India's previous series against Australia was a memorable one, with an impressive victory at the Gabba, achieved without Kohli, who was unavailable at the time. However, Vaughan points out a worrying dip in form for Kohli, especially after a recent lapse against New Zealand's Mitchell Santner. "That's not Virat Kohli," Vaughan remarked, highlighting the inconsistency that has crept into Kohli's game. "I mean last series they won, they had no Virat Kohli to chase down that target at the Gabba. Australia hadn't lost a Test match at the Gabba in 32 years, but I will say there's a real concern around Kohli. That full toss that he missed to Mitchell Santner, that's not Virat Kohli. You're looking at a player that's just fighting (for form) at the minute," said Vaughan.
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