If Umesh was Australian, he would have taken over 150 Test wickets by now, says Rodney Hogg

Hogg represented Australia in 38 Tests and was part of the Australian side that drew a Test series in India in 1981.

"I am really impressed with the way he (Umesh Yadav) bowls. If Umesh was in Australia, he would have got over 150 Test wickets by now. He is quick, has a great action but Indian conditions don't suit fast bowling," Hogg told the Times of India.

The 65-year-old said although the Steve Smith-led squad has four specialist spinners, he expects the pacers to play a key role, citing Mitchell Starc's brilliant performance in Sri Lanka where he claimed 24 wickets in three Tests. adding that he wasn't sure what bowling combination Smith would use in the series. 

"I couldn't believe what Starc did in Sri Lanka last year. Those were tough conditions for a player from Australia and he gave it his all. Both Hazlewood and Starc complement each other. Hazlewood makes fast bowling look so easy. In Starc, Smith has someone who can deliver both with the new and old ball.

"At home, we play three quicks -Starc, Hazlewood and Bird. But in India, they would like to play two quicks and two spinners. If you see the England side, they had a lot of balance in each aspect of their bowling. They had every base covered but still couldn't do too well. Our fifth bowler could be crucial if we are to bowl about 150 overs."

Hogg thinks the sweep shot would get the Aussie batsmen in troube in India.

"I don't think we play spin very well. You would be in trouble trying to sweep R Ashwin. He would be licking his lips if he knows Australia are trying to teach themselves how to sweep," he said.