India revisit 2023 win ahead of WACA Test as daunting challenge awaits India’s cricket team is preparing for a Test match at the WACA ground in Perth, aiming to rebound from a recent ODI whitewash against Australia and secure a draw in the multi-format series. The team is drawing inspiration from their historic eight-wicket victory over Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in December 2023, which marked their first Test win against the Aussies in over a decade. Coach Amol Muzumdar highlighted the importance of revisiting that match, stating the team gained valuable insights and motivation from the performance. “We just watched it before coming in... got those memories back and a lot of intel from there and data collected,” he said. The WACA ground presents a stark contrast to the conditions of the Wankhede match, with its surface no longer fast and bouncy but still offering a challenging environment for batters, particularly in the early stages of red-ball matches. India’s batters will face a steep learning curve, but the team’s pace attack is shorthanded due to the absence of Renuka Singh, who is sidelined for workload management. The squad has called upon uncapped player Kashvee Gautam, along with seamers Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, and Amanjot Kaur, none of whom have Test experience. Muzumdar acknowledged the inexperience but expressed confidence in the group’s potential. “Sayali is very experienced in domestic cricket, and while they’re young for international cricket, they’re exciting talents,” he noted. India’s return to the Test arena is significant, as the team has only played 42 Test matches since their debut in 1976, with a gap of over three years since their last overseas Test in October 2021.#india #australia #wankhede_stadium #waca_ground #amol_muzumdar
