Sehwag will be keen to prove a point

Will Sehwag's luck triumph at Adelaide?<br>

The new look Australian team for the Twenty20 series will be looking forward to keep up the winning momentum, which will do them a lot of good, going into the tri-series while the Indians will look to get over the traumatic memory of this tour so far. There isn't much to choose between the two teams as players in both the sides play a lot of T20 cricket throughout the year.

The wicket at Sydney's Olympic stadium is sort of slow and low so should favour the Indians, as that's the sort of wicket they mostly play in the IPL. They have some tremendous T20 players like Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Manoj Tiwary, and R Ashwin to name a few.

However, the Australians will look to get Virender Sehwag out as early as possible. He didn't click in the Test series and will look for a point to prove. In T20 cricket, one man can take the game completely away from the opposition and Sehwag's prowess in that is known to the world.

Most of the Australian guys who will feature in the T20 series are coming off the Big Bash League, so having played this format recently should work in a slight advantage and also what gives them a slight edge is the fact that they are playing at home. However, George Bailey's appointment as the T20 skipper can work in India's favour.

Amongst many, this decision surprised me too. He played the BBL under Cameron White for Melbourne Stars and wasn't in a great form. There is no doubt that he is a very good cricketer and has truly proven his leadership credentials for Tasmania, but at the same time to make international debut as a skipper of the side will put him under a lot of pressure.

You generally don't have a skipper whose place in the side at the first place is debatable. India can take advantage of this situation if they can keep up the pressure.

I am also looking forward to see Brett Lee and Brad Hogg play. Hogg's comeback at 40 has surprised many, but those who have seen him bowl in the BBL will agree to this decision. He was by far the best bowler and played a key role in Perth Scorchers' success.

Travis Birt is another guy who has been in very good form and is an ideal sort of cricketer for T20. With the T20 World Championship coming up later this year, the guys like Birt, Mitchell Marsh, etc have a lot to play for.

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