Published: Oct 08, 2013, 07:38 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 08, 2013, 07:38 PM (IST)
Brendon McCullum felt, even though Australia are a better team than they were in the Ashes 2013, India, led by MS Dhoni has enough successful players in their ranks © IANS
New Delhi: Oct 8, 2013
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum feels India are clear favourites to win the home ODI series against Australia starting Sunday.
“In their own conditions, India are surely a formidable opposition. They are incredibly well led by MS Dhoni and have got some very successful players in their ranks. Australia are a better team than what the Ashes result showed. But I still think India will win at home,” McCullum said before leaving for Dhaka where he leads his team against Bangladesh.
Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull concurred with his compatriot.
“I think India are definitely better in the batting department. On the bowling front, both teams are fairly equal. I just don’t see Australians getting enough runs on the board to win the series,” said the cricketer-turned commentator.
The seven match ODI series begins at Pune and will be preceded by a Twenty20 International at Rajkot Thursday.
Australia tour of India 2013 Match Schedule
