Playing in India demands perfection, says Aussie coach

NEW DELHI: Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald believes that the Indore Test serves as a reminder that Australia has a core group of players who will come back to the Asian continent with more experience and will be better equipped for future challenges.

"Usman Khawaja's performances here is probably tied back to his first experience in the subcontinent, Steve Smith as well," McDonald said.

"Everyone's journey starts at some point in time on the subcontinent, and I think there's a core group of players that will come back here more experienced and, in theory, better equipped for further challenges. We're talking about a series here where we've had certain conditions that probably aren't relatable to any other subcontinent tour over time, so it's always a different challenge when you do arrive here," he was quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

McDonald also talked about the preparations needed during a tour to India. "You have almost got to be near perfect against India in India. I think this game besides that 6 for 11 was near perfect," McDonald said. Agencies