Australia will embark on a tour of India, hoping to win their first series on Indian soil since 2004. The tourists have named a 18-man squad, comprising four spinners. The Aussies have also won only one Test on Indian soil in their last four attempts.
Khawaja admitted that they are high on confidence and look like the best side to accomplish a Test series victory in India. The 36-year-old recalled how close Australia came in 2017 to beating India and how much he loves playing spin-bowling.
He was quoted as saying by Perth Now:
The southpaw was adjudged the Player of the Series when Australia toured Pakistan earlier this year, smacking 496 runs in three Tests at a jaw-dropping average of 165.33. He also performed decently in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka in July.
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Khawaja understands the challenges Australia face, but is content with not playing a practice match in India, as conditions in warm-ups don’t always match the ones provided for Tests.
On this, he said:
The Pakistan-born batter is yet to play Test cricket in India and will open the innings with David Warner.
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