Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor has backed the Indian tempo unit to trigger hassle for Australian batters within the World Test Championship remaining scheduled on the Oval in London from June 7-11.
Taylor, himself a World Test Championship winner, feels Indian quick bowlers have the wherewithal to create issues for Australia though Jasprit Bumrah shall be sidelined because of a again surgical procedure.
“Any time you play in England, conditions and the weather play a big part,” Taylor was informed ICC web site.
“Any time you think of Australia and India, and also you’re playing in a neutral ground, the seamers play a big part. The Australian seamers are renowned for bowling with the Dukes ball and have a lot of experience.” But taylor didn’t rule out India’s possibilities.
“I wouldn’t rule out this Indian side. They have had a lot of success over there in the years gone past, they have a few of these seamers,” he added.
While spin performed a key function within the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, Taylor expects pacers of each the groups to rule the roost within the WTC Final at The Oval.
Taylor is assured that even with out Bumrah, India have sufficient choices within the tempo division to make an impression in English circumstances.
“Very tough to replace someone like Bumrah. He has been fantastic in all three formats and is the leader of their bowling attack,” he stated.
“But I think there’s still enough depth in this Indian line-up to trouble the Australian side. (Mohammed) Shami and co are fantastic in these conditions.
“When you consider the India attack, (Mohammed) Siraj and Co. are also very good with the Dukes ball.
“I think there are still a lot of (India) seamers that are fantastic and enjoy bowling with the Dukes ball. Umesh Yadav also bowls 140-plus. They will relish the opportunity to bowl with the Dukes ball and in English conditions,” Taylor added.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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