Wriddhiman Saha holds India 'favourites' against the Aussies

The Australians are set to lock horn with the Indians in the limited over formats starting from 17th September. The two heavyweights of the cricketing world will face each other in 5 One Day Internationals and 3 T20 matches. The One Day series will be taken up first as is scheduled to kick off on the 17th of September in Chennai.

Indian Test batsman Wriddhiman Saha believes that the hosts are the favorites to reign supreme in the clash. According to the highly athletic cricketer, the Australians will find it extremely difficult to solve the Indian puzzle.

What Saha had to say:

“Beating India in India will always be tough. Australia has done well last time but I will put India ahead,” said Saha.

“India’s bench strength is very strong. The team is preparing for the 2019 World Cup. That’s why the rotation of players is happening. India has been performing well with all sets of players which is a good sign. “Axar (Patel), (Yuzvendra) Chahal and Kuldeep (Yadav) playing in place of (Ravichandran) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja. They are being prepared to strengthen the bench. If the need be, they can chip in.” Saha added.

Saha revealed the fact that his wife wants the cricketer to feature in a World Cup for the nation. Saha said that he is trying his level best to grab a limited overs spot but admitted to the fact that the decision lies with the selectors.  “My wife badly wants me to play in the World Cup. She insists that I must push harder to achieve that. I am also trying, but ultimately the decision lies with the selectors.” Saha stated.

Speaking about all the compliments that he has earned in recent times, Saha said “My preparation is always aimed at bettering my performance. The rest depends on the selection committee. I don’t perform to just play ODIs. “Those who are saying (good things about my keeping) know better. Whatever I have learnt, I am trying to execute,”.