Dhoni backs India to perform well on fast wickets in ongoing Oz Test series

India cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who returned from injury to lead the tourists in Wednesday's Brisbane Test against Australia, has backed his team to perform well on fast wickets on likely lively pitches.

Dhoni opted to bat after winning the toss on Wednesday and India have amassed more than 200 runs for the loss of three wickets on the first day of the ongoing second Test in Brisbane.

Dhoni had said on Tuesday that the likely lively pitch held no fears, Sport24 reported.

The Australians have proved formidable in Brisbane where the pace and bounce troubles touring sides, none more so than India who have not won in five attempts.

Wicketkeeper Dhoni, who has never played a Test in Brisbane, said that statistically it is right that they haven't won in five Tests but added that on the fastest wickets India has won Test matches there, whether it's Johannesburg, Durban or Perth.

The skipper claimed that it is a new challenge for the young fellows and they would learn a lot and hopefully stand up and perform.

Dhoni's return has ramped up debate about his success rate as skipper in Tests outside of India. He has won just six out of 28 outside his homeland and if he loses the three remaining Tests in Australia Dhoni would become the most defeated captain away from home in the history of the game, the report added.