Steve Smith Warns India Ahead of WTC Finals
Former Australian skipper Steve Smith has issued a warning to India ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals, claiming that Australia can beat them. However, Smith went on to lavish praise on the Indian pacers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, stating that the Dukes ball will suit them and that India has an excellent bowling attack.
India’s Pace Unit Could Cause Big Damage
Smith’s warning seems to be justified, given that India’s pace unit could cause significant damage to the formidable Australian batting order. Rohit Sharma and Co. are eager to capture success after losing the finals in the 2021 edition.
India Likely To Opt For Three Pacers
In the English conditions, India is likely to choose three pacers. Shami and Siraj are likely to be automatic picks, while Shardul Thakur is likely to be selected as the third pacer.
Conclusion
Steve Smith has issued a stern warning to India ahead of the WTC Finals, claiming that Australia can beat them. However, the former Australian skipper also praised the Indian pacers Shami and Siraj, claiming that the Dukes ball will suit them and that India has a very good bowling attack. Smith’s warning seems to be justified, given that India’s pace unit could cause significant damage to the formidable Australian batting order. Rohit Sharma and Co. are hungry for success after losing the finals in the 2021 edition. India is likely to opt for three pacers in the English conditions, with Shami and Siraj being automatic picks and Shardul Thakur likely to be selected as the third pacer.