Australia wary of India fightback after New Zealand thrashing

New Zealand’s historic 3-0 Test series triumph in India could wake a “sleeping giant” of world cricket when Virat Kohli and his team of stars arrive in Australia shores later this month.

That’s the view of Josh Hazlewood, who says India’s confidence might have taken a blow ahead of a blockbuster five-Test series starting in Perth on November 22, but predicts a major bounce-back against Australia.

New Zealand became the first team to whitewash India 3-0 on Indian soil after a thrilling 25-run win in Mumbai on Sunday in which Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel took six wickets in the second innings.

It is just the second time since 2014 that India have lost three straight Tests, prompting speculation they could be vulnerable when they take on Australia.

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