Bowlers hold the key for India: Brett Lee

Former Australian pace bowler Brett Lee recently said that it will be the bowlers who will have the edge for India. Lee went on to say that India has the potential to become the number one ranked Test team in the world. Lee said that if India manages to beat all the touring teams in the coming season, there is no reason why India will not emerge as the top team.

The UnIndian star was in New Delhi for a press conference when he spoke for a brief while on Indian cricket. Apparently, while talking about India’s chances against New Zealand, he was also heard quoting the Indian team as ‘us’ during the media interaction. Lee spotted that the batting order for the Indian team is definitely sorted out. He further added that it will be the bowling that will be the key to India’s success in the season to come.

“The Indian batting line-up is all sorted out, but the bowling is going to be the key in this season. The bowlers will be the ones who will win the series for India,” quoted Brett Lee. He further went on to quote India as the toughest conditions to play in. He said that conquering the Ashes was an ultimate feeling but winning in India was a triumphant feeling too for any visiting player.

He cited that winning in India was nothing short then achieving greatness. He believes that the Australian skipper Steve Smith would agree to his words too. “For me personally, India has been the toughest place to play cricket in. If you can manage to win a series here (India), then you have achieved greatness. I’m guessing Steve Smith shares the same thought. The Ashes is a different experience, but conquering India is everything for a foreign player,” he conceded.

India have a home series schedule when it comes to Test cricket. India will be hosting New Zealand for a 3-match Test series that begins on 22 September at Kanpur.