Australia vs India 2018-19: 5 tactical factors that India need to consider to ensure success Down Under

#2 Be flexible with the team combination

Hanuma Vihari can be a useful No. 6 with his ability to bowl

While selecting the playing XI in Test cricket, the team combination holds great significance.

Unlike most of the previous Indian captains, Kohli has a preference for the five-bowler strategy. He has always harped on the importance of the bowling unit, as picking 20 opposition wickets is a must to emerge victorious.

The players in the current Indian team mostly have one-dimensional skills. The absence of part-time bowlers invariably forces the captain to pick five regular bowlers.

In order to get the right balance balance, India have tried utilizing Stuart Binny and Hardik Pandya in the all-rounder's role. But neither of those players has been able to make a significant contribution.

Considering the poor batting efforts in the recent away series, the team management should be flexible with the combinations and try opting for six specialist batsmen - at least for the initial matches of the series.

Previously too, during the New Zealand series at home, playing an extra batsman has proven beneficial.