India need Sehwag and Zaheer

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan's type might be crucial to India's success within the upcoming 4-match Check collection against Australia, beginning on December 26.

"Sehwag makes huge scores shortly and Zaheer has the flexibility to say five-wicket hauls, two major ingredients relating to successful Take a look at matches," Chappell said.

He stated the Indian opener's duel with James Pattinson will shape the series.

"Sehwag's confrontation with Pattinson won't only be a highlight of the summer, it may well shape the series. Pattinson has an enormous advantage over most other opening bowlers who have been challenged by the belligerently sensible Sehwag -- he's led by a captain who is not easily intimidated and will not cower behind a containment strategy," Chappell insisted.

He also felt India's bowling doesn't match as much as the Kiwi assault in beneficial situations, adding that the struggling Aussie batsmen can chill out if Zaheer will not be absolutely fit because the visitors lack proven swing bowlers barring the left-armer.

"If the local curators proceed to leave grass on the pitches, it would suit our emerging tempo attack. The sight of greenish pitches can have the Indian batsmen reeling - and consequently the Australian pace bowlers will have a psychological advantage.

"However, this shouldn't be taken with no consideration as a result of the Indian line-up is very experienced and talented. An hour of carnage by the hands of the flamable Virender Sehwag and Australia could simply as easily be at a drawback," Chappell wrote in his column within the 'Herald Solar'.

Chappell mentioned the venues will slightly favour Australia.

"The SCG is the only floor the place India would possibly declare a spin benefit, and the WACA ought to positively suit Australia. Both the MCG and Adelaide Oval will encourage the pacemen early. If Aussies can preserve Sehwag under control and find the consistency of their batting order to neutralise Zaheer, they'll vastly improve their probabilities of defeating India."