Speaking on ‘SENQ Breakfast’, Healy stated hosts India may have the higher hand if the tracks are rank turners.
“I think if they produce fair Indian wickets, that are good batting wickets, to start with, (that) probably spin and spin pretty consistently but spin a long way, late in the match … we (Australia) win. I’m worried about (Mitchell) Starc and (Nathan) Lyon in the first Test … if they’re unfair wickets which I’ve seen in the last series, where balls were jumping ridiculously and sliding down low from day one, I think India play those conditions better than us,” Healy stated.
Australia have determined to not play a single tour recreation in India in the course of the month-long Test sequence, primarily because of the hosts serving up inexperienced tops for follow matches and spinning tracks for the precise video games.
Healy suggested the less-experienced Australian gamers to soak within the strain and never commit any fielding lapses.
“I want the players to be very aware if they are escaping that pressure (from the locals) if you’re escaping that pressure and hiding in your room using the golf simulator… I think you’ve got to do something else,” he stated.
“That’s an escape, you shouldn’t be doing it, you’re dodging, just be very aware of what you are feeling at any given time. Immerse yourself before you really get to deploy your technique… don’t drop catches, fielding can be difficult over there.
“What occurs in India, to get ten wickets, you may solely get ten possibilities, whereas in Australia with bounce, carry and pace you may create 13 possibilities and you’ll waste a pair… however they do not come alongside as simple in India.
“I just think they have to live and breathe that pressure and have a philosophy over there.”
Australia, who have not gained a Test sequence in India since 2004, may also play in New Delhi (February 17-21), Dharamsala (March 1-5) and Ahmedabad (March 9-13).
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com