Australia's strategy of selecting fast tracks early in the Border Gavaskar Trophy to disrupt India hasn't entirely worked. Jasprit Bumrah has excelled, keeping India competitive. However, Australia's pace attack has not let Indian batters settle, and they are now eager for the more batting-friendly conditions in Melbourne and Sydney to regain form and support Bumrah's efforts.
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