Star batter Marnus Labuschagne reckons fast bowlers make India a "difficult" side to beat in Australian conditions as the hosts look to end their barren run in Border-Gavaskar Trophy which has lasted nearly a decade.
India have won every bilateral Test series against Australia since losing 1-2 in an away affair in 2014-15. They have recorded identical 2-1 series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21 Down Under to remain on top.
"India's fast bowling is very good, which is really what brings them in Australian conditions and make them such a tough team to beat in Australian conditions, Labuschagne told Star Sports.
The middle-order mainstay termed the rivalry as tough' irrespective of where they are playing.
"There is always high anticipation. To these two teams, it doesn't matter where we're playing, if it's in England, Australia, or India, it's always a tough contest, he said.
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon termed Indian players as "superstars" while hoping to revive his on-field rivalry wi
