The Australian team is currently busy with their preparations for the upcoming series against India. They know that India has a competitive squad this time. Meanwhile, Australian opener David Warner has shared his gameplan before the much-awaited series begins.
The left-hander believes that the Australian players will perform better if they do not get involved in any kind of engagement or banter with the Indian team led by Virat Kohli. Under Kohli, India had a few tip-offs against the Australian team in their last tour down under.
Talking to AFP, Warner that they are not looking to engage in any kind of on-field banter and reply back with their performance.
“The last time we toured in India they really engaged us like that,” We’re learning over time, especially myself, that if you look not to engage in that you’re almost reversing the effect by ignoring it, trying to take it in, and using your bat” David Warner was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.
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Will look to respect the opposition: David Warner
He also added that as a player you are not quite sure as to what kind of an impact a banter will have on your teammates. Thus the best way to play is to be humble and respect your opposition, quipped David Warner.
“You don’t know the effect (losing your temper) will have on your teammates, so you have to be a bit more humble and be more respectful to the opposition,” the left-handed batsman added.
Meanwhile, David Warner is coming off a good IPL season with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He scored 548 runs from 16 games and took his team to the playoffs from being way back compared to other teams.
Both David Warner and Steve Smith will be back for this all-important series against India. They did not play the last series against India down under. Both important players in the batting line-up will be hungry for runs. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Virat Kohli will return back to India after the first Test, owing to the birth of his first child.
India will play 4 Tests, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is against Australia. The first ODI will take place on Friday in Sydney.
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