'It’s going to be a great challenge'- Australia's Mitchell Starc on upcoming Border-Gavaskar series

Australian spearhead, Mitchell Starc, had sustained a severe injury during the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. He suffered an injury to his middle finger on the left hand and consequently, got ruled out of the third Test in Sydney, However, the result went in the favor of the Aussies, as they went on to clinch the three-match series by 2-0 margin.

The Australian speedster, provided an update on his fitness during the Australia Cricket Awards. While talking with Erin Holland, Starc went on to say that he relishes the upcoming challenge of India tour. Notably, Australia are sscheduled to play a four-match Test series against team India from February 9.

"I am on track, still a couple of weeks and then probably meet the guys in Delhi..after..hopefully, a first Test match win..get myself into training over there," Starc said as per 7Cricket's Twitter post.

Moreover, another Australian, all-rounder Cameron Green is also racing against time for the first Test to begin. Cricket Australia has been concerned about his bowling contributions. Australian head coach Andrew McDonald did point an update on his doubtful availability. Infact, he may possibly miss out on the second Test match as well. "Where he's positioned at the moment, his biggest challenge is bowling," said McDonald.

"There is a lack of loading there, and one of the key reasons around us getting into this camp early is to make sure that we're ready to go for the rigours of what the bowling unit [is] going to encompass. Building confidence is the main thing, setting him up to succeed in that first Test match, having enough time, that will be the critical question," the head coach was quoted as saying as per ESPNCricinfo.

Australia are set to play a four-match Test series against India, starting February 9. It will be interesting to see how the visitors will deal with their injury woes and the possible replacements in the worst case scenarios. It is to be noted that the four Tests will be played in Nagpur, New Delhi, Dharamsala, and Ahmedabad, respectively.

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