Internet Desk: Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Monday picked home side India as clear favourites for the upcoming Test series against the mighty Aussies, but warned the hosts that they must not take Steve Smith’s side lightly.
India will lock horns against Australia in a four-match test series starting from February 23 in Pune. Australia is going through a period of ups and downs, as they lost to South Africa but whitewashed Pakistan at home.
“The last thing one would like to do is underestimate your opposition and Australia is a strong side. Yes, to play in Indian conditions it would be difficult and Australian players have also acknowledged that, which is a compliment to the Indian team, the way they are playing but you cannot take things for granted,” Tendulkar said here launching ‘Sachin by Spartan’ range of sporting equipment and sportswear.
“I have no doubt that our team will prepare to their best of the ability and deliver when it matters. Australian are going to be tough to handle and that’s how it has always been.
But I think I am confident of Indian team” he added.
He also emphasised on the fact that people should spend more time in the gyms and less time on dining tables.