Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Depleted by accidents and with out their star gamers, India below Ajinkya Rahane, had registered a 2-1 win within the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Series.
Veteran quick bowler Stuart Broad believes India’s confidence shall be “sky high” following their exceptional collection win in Australia, however added that what England cannot do is construct India up “in our minds” within the upcoming four-Test collection.
Depleted by accidents and with out their star gamers, India below Ajinkya Rahane, registered a 2-1 win within the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Series. The collection victory included a memorable three-wicket win on the Gabba in Brisbane the place they chased down a 328-run goal on the ultimate day of the Test match.
“This is not an easy place to tour, and India’s confidence will be sky high from winning at the Gabba to complete a series victory in Australia earlier this month,” Broad wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.
“I can tell you that they had supporters within this England team throughout that decisive match in Brisbane. The togetherness, the character, spirit and willingness they showed was phenomenal. Any team in the world would have been proud of what India achieved despite being depleted by injuries,” he added.
Courtesy their collection win in Australia, India are at present positioned on the high spot within the ICC World Test Championship factors desk.
“They are the World Test Championship leaders for good reason. But we have moved from being admirers to their enemy within a couple of weeks and what we cannot do is build India up in our minds. They are not impregnable,” mentioned the 34-year-old.
The 144-Test veteran additionally praised India skipper Virat Kohli, terming him one of many “best” batsman he has ever seen.
“Virat Kohli is one of the best I’ve ever seen but if we go through all their positives we will be defeated before we’ve even begun. We need to build on our own strengths. We are entering the series in great form ourselves,” mentioned Broad whereas highlighting England’s latest 2-0 Test collection win in Sri Lanka,” mentioned Broad.
“We’ve got batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders in the top 10 of the world rankings. Yes, India are a brilliant side, and it would be one of the most remarkable series victories if we were able to pull it off, but we know if we get our mindset right we can beat anyone,” he added.
India solely have to win the four-match Test collection towards England, starting February 5, with a 2-0 margin to seal a spot within the World Test Championship remaining. If they lose one Test towards England although, they might want to win three matches.
England, then again, have to beat India 3-0. Even a 2-2 drawn collection won’t be sufficient for England to go previous India and end among the many high two on the Test Championship remaining.
