Australia vs India 2018-19: 3 things India need to do to win in Australia 

#2 Starts from openers

Action from CXI v India - International 4-Day Tour Match: Day 4

Most importantly, the openers have to step up their game for India. Neither in England nor in South Africa did India get the desired starts from their openers. This has led to the rightful axing of Shikhar Dhawan from the team. However, he was not the only one responsible for India's poor opening stands. In all the eight Tests, India did not have a single opening stand more than a 100 runs. In 16 innings, only thrice India crossed 50 runs without losing at least one opener.

The importance of successfully negotiating the new ball in overseas conditions is well documented. If the opening pair again fails in Australia, India's chances to win any Test match will decrease. Someone like K.L Rahul has to step up to the party. Except for his century at Oval, KL Rahul has not crossed the 50 mark once in 2018. He is no longer a youngster and it's high time he starts delivering the goods.

The unfortunate injury to Prithvi Shaw is set to ensure a recall for Murli Vijay. A few months ago when he was sent home midway from the England series, it looked like Vijay's India career was over.

While he will be lucky to wear the whites for India again, it is necessary for him to repay the trust in him. Vijay did get a significant score in either South Africa or England and the drop was not a surprise to anyone. If he fails to succeed even in Australia, it is hard to see a way back for him. Both for his career's sake and team's good, runs have to flow of Vijay's bat in Australia.