We've a strong seam attack: Sanjay Bangar

RANCHI: Having won the ODI series against Sri Lanka comprehensively, the Indian team management has shifted focus to the upcoming Australia tour. And according to assistant coach Sanjay Bangar, India will be travelling Down Under with a strong bowling line-up.
"As you must have seen, there's a lot of rotation happening. Bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, who have shared a lot of workload of late, have been rested.The policy is being followed with an intention to have a fit paceattack in Australia. Preparations are spot on and workload is being monitored properly. We probably have the best seam attack going to Australia for a number of years now," explained Bangar.
Asked how difficult it will be to switch to the Test mode from the shorter-version of the game and then again to the limitedovers format for the tri-series and World Cup, Bangar said: "Simultaneously we've been practising with the Test matches in mind. For example, players who are part of the Test squad are also practicing with the team."
Bangar was particularly satisfied with how pacer Umesh Yadav has per formed in the series. "Umesh has been a big plus and has improved a lot as matches have progressed. He's got a lot of control and is giving us a lot of wickets in the initial overs. It is really helping the team's cause."
Asked if it is a strategy to go easy in the first 10-15 overs and then press the accelerator, Bangar explained: "We would like to keep as many wickets in hand as possible going into the later part of the innings. That is a conscious effort, especially with two new balls and the conditions we expect in Australia."
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka vice-captain Lahiru Thirimanne said the form of their bowlers has been worrying. "We could not get early wickets in the series.We have to work on our wicket taking options." Asked if the hastily arranged tour will affect their World Cup preparations, the left-hander said: "I don't think so. As professional cricketers you have to adapt to conditions. We have not played any matches before coming here. It's hard to contain runs in Indian conditions. But that's not an excuse."