Simran Joshi
Former England captain Eoin Morgan has heaped praise on the Indian cricket team, lauding their dominant performances, especially in home conditions. Speaking about India’s remarkable 18 consecutive home Test series wins since 2013, Morgan emphasized the team’s hunger and fearless approach to the game. Highlighting India’s recent record-shattering Test victory over Bangladesh, Morgan commended their aggressive mindset, suggesting it could challenge Australia in the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He also noted that Australia’s hopes may hinge on how India tackles spinner Nathan Lyon.
India’s Home Dominance: A Testament to Their Hunger and Desire to Win
Eoin Morgan emphasized India’s unmatched dominance in home conditions, highlighting their remarkable 18 consecutive Test series wins at home. Since 2013, India’s Test team has transformed into an “invincible unit,” according to Morgan, with their fearless and aggressive approach to both red and white-ball cricket. The recent Test victory over Bangladesh in Kanpur underscored this mindset, as India broke records for the fastest team scores despite weather setbacks. Their ability to keep pushing the limits even when conditions aren’t in their favor sets them apart.
Morgan lauded India’s relentless drive to succeed, attributing their success not only to home conditions but also to their unwavering mindset. He said, “What makes them so good is their hunger and the desire to want to win.” The former England captain drew a comparison between India and other cricketing nations, suggesting that few teams have taken full advantage of their home conditions to the extent India has. According to him, India’s consistency and focus on never taking their home advantage for granted make them one of the greatest teams in their own conditions.
India’s Aggressive Approach Could Be Key in Upcoming Australia Series
Morgan also spoke highly of India’s aggressive approach in Test cricket, referring specifically to their landmark win in Kanpur. He believes that adopting this fearless mindset when they face Australia in the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series could be pivotal. India’s confidence in attacking batting and their strategy of maintaining pressure on opponents, even in challenging conditions, could prove to be decisive. Morgan pointed out that this approach could force Australia to rethink their strategy, particularly in dealing with India’s ability to counterattack and dominate.
A crucial element of India’s success in Australia will depend on how they handle Nathan Lyon, Australia’s premier spinner. Morgan noted that Lyon’s fitness will be vital to Australia’s chances in the series, but if India employs their aggressive approach against him, it could create significant challenges for the Aussies. “If they take that mindset into playing Nathan Lyon like that, it asks a lot of questions of Australia,” Morgan concluded.
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