AUS vs IND: Cracks Appearing On Drier Gabba Pitch, Danger For India

India could be in for a tough time on the Gabba wicket that is expected to break as the fourth and the final Test against Australia progresses. The Indians, who lost the toss and were asked to field,

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon's biggest complaint from the Sydney Cricket Ground wicket was that it did not break up enough and did not have bounce. However, this Gabba wicket has bounce and is likely to break up and offer cracks to the bowler, playing his 100th Test.

The Gabba will tax the Indians not just because of the surface but also because of the hot and humid weather.

The Indians bowled 87 overs on the first day and have managed to pick up five wickets as the Aussies ended the first day at 274. Unless they wrap up the Aussies early on Day 2, they are in for more toil.

Labuschagne said that staying on the crease demands mental and physical fitness.

"Currently, it is the physical, the mental (strength), and makes sure you are just trying to stay on. Making sure you have 100% concentration especially here in Brisbane, where it gets very hot and humid... It is a mental challenge especially at this time of the series and with the way things are," he added.