India can’t take Aussies ‘lightly’

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar today picked India as the favourites for the upcoming Test series against Australia but warned the hosts that it would be a mistake to take the team from Down Under lightly.

India will play a four-Test series against Steve Smith’s men starting February 23 in Pune. Australia have been enduring mixed fortunes in Test cricket of late, losing to South Africa before beating Pakistan. “The last thing one would like to do is underestimate your opposition and Australia is a strong side.