What ails Team India's ODI World Cup preparations
The 1-2 series defeat to Australia has highlighted problems in India's ODI preparations in a crucial home World Cup year. (IANS Photo)
Not an ideal preparation
The ODI World Cup is not too far away and a series loss to one of the biggest rivals, Australia, at home isn't ideal preparation. (AFP Photo)
Negatives outweigh the positives
While there were a few positives, the negatives far outweigh the bright spots. (Getty Images)
Struggling to adapt
Though the World Cup will be played in India, the hosts will have nine games in nine different venues. (AFP Photo)
Different conditions at different venues
It will mean a lot of travelling and different conditions, something Rohit Sharma's boys struggled with in the Australia series. (ANI Photo)
Moving and turning deliveries
While the moving ball had them in trouble in Mumbai, spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa made life difficult for Virat Kohli and Co. at Chepauk. (AP Photo)
More variation in spin attack?
India went in with two left-arm finger spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in the last two ODIs, in addition to the wrist spin of Kuldeep Yadav. (PTI Photo)
Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel?
While coach Rahul Dravid prefers Kuldeep as the wrist-spinner, Rohit says that Axar has been preferred because of his ability with the bat. (PTI Photo)
Sudden dip in Suryakumar Yadav's form
Suryakumar Yadav may have got three golden ducks, but the decision to demote him down the order on Wednesday wasn't about trying to shield him against the moving ball. (Getty Images)
No end-overs charge from batters?
The Indian team has shown a shift of approach in which they look to maintain a high tempo through the innings instead of keeping wickets for a late assault. (AP Photo)
Series defeat
It cost India the series against Australia as one felt the likes of Kohli, Hardik or Jadeja could have stretched the game deeper before going for the kill. (AP Photo)