MUMBAI: India have the best chance to score their first-ever Test series win Down Under since the Ausies are going through a rebuilding phase, feels Adam Gilchrist.

"It's a good chance for India, with Australia being through somewhat of a transitional period. They are still finding their way. India have got a few good results in the last couple of series (against Australia). I think Australia are aware of that. They need to be on top of their game to hold on to their (undefeated) record at home against India," said the wicketkeeper-batsman, who is on a promotional to India.

The 40-year-old, who represented Australia in 96 Tests and 287 ODIs, scoring 5570 and and 9619 runs respectively, was of the view that unlike England, pitches in Australia would favour the Indians. He was also full of praise for young Indian batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and felt that they would do well in Australia.

"Virat is an aggressive player and has a good understanding of the game. He knows how to adapt in difficult situations. He is definitely made for the big league," said Gilchrist. On Rohit, he said, "I see him as an extremely talented youngster. He needs to be given more opportunities and I am convinced he has more to offer and needs to be elevated to the Test squad."

About the bouncy Aussie pitches, Gilchrist was of the view that they may not be as "spicy" and would suit the Indians more. "The general view is that wickets have tamed somewhat and the Indian players will certainly find ways to score hundreds in those conditions. I wouldn't say there will be dead wickets but maybe not as spicy as they used to be."

Comparing the forthcoming series to India's forgetful sojourn in England, Gilchrist said, "English conditions were a difficult challenge. From what I saw, there were pretty tired players in the Indian set-up in England. Hopefully they are fresh when they come to Australia."

Gilly termed young India pacemen Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron as bright prospects. "Both are bright young prospects and don't look like stereotypical Indian bowlers. They are strongly built and have a good bowling action. Moreover, they generate good pace. I will be looking forward to watch them bowl in Australian conditions," he said.
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