India vs Australia: Test series to be significant chance for India, says Steve Waugh

Indian captain Virat Kohli is likely to be the biggest threat for the Australian bowlers, said Steve Waugh

The much-awaited Test series between India and Australia is a few days and both the teams are gearing up for their first face-off at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Ahead of the series, former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the upcoming rubber is a "significant chance" for India to win their first Test series Down Under.

“I will see this as a significant chance and they would have prepared for this tour for a long time, I think it's going to be a really close series. India captain Virat Kohli is likely to be the biggest threat for the Australian bowlers, as they look to maintain their unbeaten record at home against the Asian giants,” said Waugh.

Asked how Australia will tackle the Kohli threat, Waugh said, "He is a great player and loves the big moment, a bit like Tendulkar and Lara. They wait for these big series and that's where they want to show their best. So who is the dangerman for Australia? They have got some really good batsmen, they have got a very good all-round team,” he said.

Former wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist said the visitors would mainly bank on their talismanic skipper to get runs on the board.

“Virat is clearly the best player in the world at the moment. So India will look to him to score heavily but all are going to have their challenges and as too will the Australian batting line-up,” Gilchrist said.