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Series next to Windies will help India pick the right arrangement for the Australia series, says former Pakistan captain.
Wasim Akram believes the West Indies bowlers would find it very difficult to send away India double at home in the Test matches. Speaking entirely to Mobile ESPN from Karachi on Friday evening, the Sultan of Swing said, "West Indies have won against Bangladesh, but the serious challenge starts now next to the big boys."
The 45-year old stressed out on the need for this series to be used as a launch-pad for the all-important tour to Australia in December. "India can use this series to come up with the right combination and balance. This tour will help them regain the lost confidence after the thrashing in England. The team can perhaps blood in new players who could be used Down Under", said Akram.
Harbhajan Singh's omission from the side has been conventional with complementary emotion from the Indian cricketing fraternity. However, Akram sees no reason why the 'Turbanator' has been left out of the side for the first Test against West Indies.
"I can't appreciate why Harbhajan is out. Players should be chosen in the squad, keeping long-term plans in mind and Bhajji certainly fits the bill. He has been drop after just one bad series in England, which I think is unjust because he is only 31", added Akram.
"Ashwin and Ojha are good no uncertainty, but they should be used to balance Harbhajan. Given his vast experience, India can't do with no Bhajji's class," quip Akram.
While the top five of the Indian batting line-up look solid, the number six spot has been up for grabs in new times. Akram felt the team could do with the healthy contest. "(Virat) Kohli and (Suresh) Raina are gifted, but they need to learn to play the longer format. If Yuvraj is fully fit, he walks in at number six", experiential Akram.
Speaking on the composition of the visitors, Akram felt Chris Gayle's dropping would prove to be very costly for the visitors. "There is clearly a announcement gap and a clash of egos between both parties. It should be solved for the good and Gayle should give priority to his country. West Indies is surely bigger than Chris Gayle," he signed off.
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