A sequence victory in India is greater than successful the Ashes, say Australian star gamers, together with Steve Smith and David Warner, who’re gearing up for his or her “toughest challenge in Test cricket.” India and Australia are up in opposition to one another in a high-profile four-match Test sequence for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, beginning in Nagpur on Thursday. In a video uploaded by cricket.com.au. on Monday, the Australian staff spoke in regards to the challenges of enjoying in India.

“It’s a difficult place to win a Test match let alone a series. So, if we are able to do that, it would be huge. I think if you win in India it is bigger than an Ashes series,” Smith said.

Star opener Warner mentioned he’s wanting ahead to enjoying in opposition to the perfect spinners on the planet.

“Being a part of the last Ashes was fantastic but to go to India and beat India in India is the toughest challenge in Test cricket for us.

“I’m wanting ahead to the tour, it is all the time a tough graft. One factor that I’m wanting ahead to is making use of myself in opposition to the perfect spinners on the planet,” Warner added.

Pacer Josh Hazlewood mentioned: “Probabaly been lengthy since Australia received there or much less regularly they’ve received. In world cricket that is everybody’s goal- to attempt to win in India.

Pace ace Mitchell Starc, who will miss the primary Test resulting from a finger harm, mentioned a sequence win in India “has always been a crown jewel for Australian touring teams.” “Winning a series in India will be really special for our group. I think it has always been a crown jewel for Australian touring teams. It’s one of, if not the hardest place to play away…. such foreign conditions and how strong the Indian team are as well.

“On one facet you git all this historical past of the Ashes and on then you may have this tour of India which has been for a lot of Australian groups out of attain.” Starc and his captain and fellow quick Pat Cummins are looking forward for the opportunity to win the series in India and the Ashes in England later this year.

“If we might win an away India tour and an away Ashes that will be a singular alternative to do that yr,” Starc said.

“Winning a sequence in India is like an Ashes away sequence however much more uncommon. It will likely be a profession spotlight, period defining sequence if we win on the market,” Cummins added.

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