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India favourites but can't take Aussies lightly, warns Tendulkar

Last updated on: January 30, 2017 17:58 IST

Sachin Tendulkar

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar picked India as the favourites. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Monday, picked India as the favourites for the upcoming Test series against Australia but warned the hosts that it would be a mistake to take the team from Down Under lightly.

India will play a four-Test series against Steve Smith's men starting February 23 in Pune. Australia have been enduring mixed fortunes in Test cricket of late, losing to South Africa before beating Pakistan.

Sachin Tendulkar

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar launches range of sporting equipment and sportswear. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

"The last thing one would like to do is underestimate your opposition and Australia is a strong side. Yes, to play in Indian conditions it would be difficult and Australian players have also acknowledged that, which is a compliment to the Indian team, the way they are playing but you cannot take things for granted," Tendulkar said here launching 'Sachin by Spartan' range of sporting equipment and sportswear.

"I have no doubt that our team will prepare to their best of the ability and deliver when it matters. Australian are going to be tough to handle and that's how it has always been. But I think I am confident of Indian team" he added.

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