5 reasons why the Pune Test won't be a cakewalk for team India

#1 The never say die attitude

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates with team mates after dismissing Asad Shafiq of Pakistan during day five of the Third Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 7, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) — Australia are one of those teams who refuse to budge an inch

Much like the Germans in football, Australia are the most resilient outfit in cricket. They have always been hailed for their never say die attitude which they have to tap into if they are to beat the Indians in Pune or the series.

Touring India is never easy. For batsmen and bowlers who have grown on bouncy pitches and seaming conditions, the subcontinent is a nightmare.

But for inspiration, they can look back to the 1995 tour to West Indies when Mark Taylor led a young and unfancied squad. Most of the senior players were injured but Taylor was in no mood to give up that easily.

They grind it out against a tough West Indies team and eventually pocketed the series 2-1. Steve Smith and his men can take a lesson from this famous win and give it their all against the mighty Indians.