Don't panic, Aussie coach urges team
Friday, 24 October 2008
NEW DELHI, Oct 23 (AP): Coach Tim Nielsen is saying in public what he's been telling his Australian lineup since its comprehensive second-Test loss to India: don't panic.
India is 1-0 up after two of four Tests after completing a crushing win at Mohali earlier this week.
With Australia bereft of experienced spinners on the turning Indian wickets, and up against a more experienced team, the tourists are faced with the prospect of a rare series defeat.
However, Nielsen said the players should draw on their creditable performance in the first Test in Bangalore as they approach the third game of the series in Delhi from next Wednesday.
India is 1-0 up after two of four Tests after completing a crushing win at Mohali earlier this week.
With Australia bereft of experienced spinners on the turning Indian wickets, and up against a more experienced team, the tourists are faced with the prospect of a rare series defeat.
However, Nielsen said the players should draw on their creditable performance in the first Test in Bangalore as they approach the third game of the series in Delhi from next Wednesday.