5 reasons behind Australia's struggles in the sub-continent 

#1 Absence of a spin-duo

Nathan Lyon will need assistance from the other end

In 2012, England won a Test series in India after 28 years. That series is the only instance of India losing a series at home in this decade. The architects of that series win were Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar who took 20 and 17 wickets respectively.

In Australia's dramatic win in Pune in 2016, the duo of Steve O'Keefe and Nathon Lyon shared 17 wickets among themselves out of the 20 wickets in both the innings.

A capable spin bowling duo is the cheat-code for achieving success in sub-continent. Australia had the greatest leg-spinner the world has ever seen in their team in the form of Shane Warne but he seldom received any support from the other end.

In sub-continent cricket, having two spinners makes the task difficult for the batsmen. Having only one quality spinner puts little pressure on the batting team as they always have the breathing space.

In 2003/4, Australia whitewashed Sri Lanka in the three Test series. Shane Warne, with 26 wickets, was the chief destroyer in the series and interestingly his spin accomplice, Stuart MacGill claimed only five wickets. However, during that series, Warne was supported by Jason Gillespie (10 wickets) and Michael Kasprowicz (12 wickets).