India's batting line-up can expect a stiff Test against the Australian pace battery in the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy, and while ex-wicketkeeper Brad Haddin feels the visitors won't "stand up to" the home team's fast bowlers, former Australia skipper Aaron Finch believes the batting role of the glovesmen in the two sides -- Rishabh Pant and Alex Carey -- will be crucial.
Mitchell Starc, skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are expected to put up a stiff challenge for India in the five-Test series, which begins on the pace-friendly pitch at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22.