India have good chance in Tests against Australia, feels Whatmore

World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore Thursday subscribed to the general view that India have a good chance of winning a maiden Test series in Australia, in the absence Steve Smith and David Warner.

Currently playing a three-match T20Is, India begin the four-Test series in Adelaide from December 6.

"India have got a very good chance, particularly with Smith and Warner not around," the Sri Lankan-born Australian, who is here as the coach of Kerala, told reporters after a nine-wicket win over Bengal at Eden Gardens.

"I agree with one or two articles that I read on the subject which said that India can be victorious in Australia this time."
Lavishing praise on the Indian skipper, he said: "The Virat Kohli factor is very much there, he is the batsman around whom the team revolves. He is very positive and that rubs off."
"You can't underestimate Australia, particularly if all their fast bowlers are fit and healthy."