Australian players told to put aside IPL camaraderie for India Test: ‘It’s going to be more difficult…’

indian head coach Gautam Gambhir He insisted his team wants to take on Australia with an attacking mindset in the five-match Test series starting on Friday. Gambhir and the Indian players will be desperate to make a point after suffering a 3-0 defeat at home to New Zealand earlier this week. Former Australian captain michael clarke praised Gambhir’s attacking mindset and argued that international cricket has lost its competitiveness as players from each country share changing rooms in franchise cricket.

“I think it’s more difficult these days because we have more time to play with the opposition players. I think it was easier when I was playing or before the IPL. We can see each other as much. ‘But I think that’s why India has been successful in Australia the last few times,’ Clarke told ESPNCricinfo.

Clarke also urged Australian players to put aside their off-field camaraderie during the series against India. Australia has not won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since the 2014-15 season.

“I think when we stepped into this country, from all the players, there was a very clear line in the sand. We have no friends on the field. Off the field we’re fine, but on the field So you’re playing for your country, you’re not playing for the same IPL team,” he added.

“I’d like to think Australia would have the same attitude. You know, it’s not what you say. It’s not about sledding, it’s what you do. It’s your intention, it’s your attitude. You need it. It’s about supporting your teammates in times of need.” So I would be surprised if Australia wasn’t in the same situation. ”

The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22 with the first Test in Perth.

The second Test is scheduled for December 6-10 at Adelaide Oval and will be played in an exciting day/night format under stadium lights. Fans will then turn their attention to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test from December 14 to 18.

The annual Boxing Day Test, scheduled for December 26-30 at Melbourne’s famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, will bring the series into its penultimate stage.

The fifth and final Test, to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7, will serve as the climax of the series and promises a dramatic conclusion to an exciting contest.

(With ANI input)