Tourists can start to question their abilities when playing in the subcontinent. Yes, that's what Aussie skipper Aaron Finch said ahead of the ODI series in India.
In 2019, they came back from being 2-0 down to clinch the five-match ODI series 3-2 in Virat Kohli's own backyard. The first ODI for the upcoming series is on January 14.
"It just gives us confidence that our game plan in those conditions is good enough," he said while 'cricket.com.au'.
"What can happen when you play in the sub-continent is you start to doubt your game plan because they're so dominant when they get on top. India or Pakistan... or Sri Lanka. They can make you start doubting yourself," he added.
"Knowing that our game plan is good enough and knowing that our skills are good enough to beat India in India. That gives us a lot of confidence going there," he went on to say.
The other two games are on January 17 and 19.
Marnus Labuschagne has had a great outing in Tests and is all set to make his ODI debut.
Finch believes Labuschagne can transfer his Test form into the shorter version.
"We know that he's not going to be overawed by the occasion. He's come back into Test cricket after missing out at the start of the Ashes and he's been unbelievable, so hopefully, he can continue that.?The form that he showed in the (Marsh Cup) one-day games was outstanding. He's averaging up around 40 there batting at three, batting at four for Queensland on what's been a little bit tougher batting conditions over the last couple of years in domestic cricket."
"Playing on some slower wickets that spin quite a bit, to be able to come in and do that role really well for Queensland is obviously what's got him a place in the side, as well as his current form. I don't see why it wouldn't translate."
The likes of Glenn Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon have been left out but Finch is confident they shall come back.
"It's never closed, but when you're picking a side there has to be a spot there. It just comes down to being in the right place at the right time and having the right match-up," he said.
Meanwhile Justin Langer is taking some rest and assistant coach Andrew McDonald shall be in charge for the series.