The clash between India and Australia promises to be a classic spin versus pace, experience versus youth battle.

Australia’s great strength is their hit-man squad of fast bowlers and they’ll be confronted by an experienced Indian batting line-up. How the young Australian pace bowlers cope with the conditions will not only play a big part in deciding the series, it could also shape Sachin Tendulkar’s immediate future. A good series might see him carry on in Test cricket, but another poor showing like the lean time he had against England and he may feel it’s time to retire.