T20 World Cup 2022: Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath made a statement that playing the Test series in India next year will be the last challenge for Pat Cummins & Co.

Australia’s recent Performance was also appreciated:-

McGrath also lauded the recent performance of Australia (PAK vs AUS) in Pakistan’s Test performance. And Sri Lanka said that the side is beginning to understand the conditions of the subcontinent.

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Australia will tour India tentatively in February–March 2023 as part of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, aiming to win a series in a country they have never won since a 2–1 victory in October–November 2004.

The side won the three-match Test series 1–0 in Pakistan in March and drew 1–1 in the two-match Test series in Sri Lanka in July.

“Obviously the biggest challenge for Australia is coming to India, doing well, and winning the series. We were lucky enough to do this in 2004.

Bowlers have to learn to bowl in those conditions:-

You have to come up with good plans, the batsmen have to learn to turn the pitches and the bowlers have to learn to bowl in those conditions.”

“I think with IPL, a lot of players have been here (in India) regularly and hence experienced the conditions.

It is clear from their performances in Sri Lanka and Pakistan that the current Australian team is starting to get a better understanding of how to play on subcontinental wickets.

McGrath was quoted as saying by cricket.com:-

That being said, India is still the ultimate challenger. I think they are up for it,” McGrath was quoted as saying by cricket.com.

McGrath is someone who has had great success bowling in Indian conditions. In his eight Test matches in India, he took 33 wickets at an average of 21.3, 14 of which came in the 2004–05 series win.

When asked about the equipment needed for overseas bowlers to be successful in Indian conditions, McGrath emphasized control of the ball and the ability to adapt to the length which works well.

In Australia the Pitches are quicker and bouncer:-

“You just need to come up with a plan that works. The pitches in Australia are fast and bouncier so you can bowl in those good areas.

The secret is still in control, whether to bowl outside the off-stump or just outside. The length will obviously be different so it’s all about adapting to the length.

“You still have to look to take wickets with the new ball. Then once it softens, you have to ask yourself, ‘How can I stop the opposition from scoring?’.

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You can probably bowl a little tighter, you can have more ring-field and it can be difficult for the batsmen to score.

It’s just about having clear plans, but then being able to execute those plans over a longer period of time.”