Shane Warne has slammed the timing of the India tour among other things for Australia having a tough time preparing for the Ashes even as England are on the road to finding their feet.
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Warne spoke out, "I think it's a shambles to be honest and this is so unfair on our players when they're preparing for a much-anticipated Ashes series.
"I think they're in two minds about what their best batting and bowling line-ups are going into such a crucial series. There are a number of players under enormous pressure and they may opt for two spinners in Steve Smith and Nathan Hauritz. Do they stick with two left-armers in the attack?
"They basically have two Tests in India in October and that's it until the Ashes as far as the longer form of the game is concerned. You can get away with limited match practice prior to a series against Pakistan or the West Indies, but not an in-form England.
"England is settled and they're clicking at the right time. We'll need to be at our best because England aren't overawed or intimidated by Australia. Graeme Swann is the most improved bowler in world cricket and Jimmy Anderson is in great form. They have the ability to take 20 wickets in a match and that's what it comes down to."
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