David Warner taunts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli with 'I'd be nervous' remark after India's 0-3 NZ sweep

Former Australia opener David Warner has fired a timely warning to under-fire Team India ahead of their five-match Test series against Australia.

After the humiliating 3-0 defeat in the recently-concluded series against New Zealand at home, India have their back against the wall. Their chances of making it to the World Test Championship final for the third time in a row are hanging by a thread.

India now not only need to win the series in Australia but also need to win it by a good margin in order to make it to the WTC final. And while only time will tell how things unfold in the series, David Warner has taken a dig at the Indian batters.

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The Australia great began by congratulating New Zealand for their historic win against India. The Black Caps became the first team to beat India in a Test series in their own backyard since the 2012-13 season. They also became the very first team to blank India in a three-match series on Indian soil.

"That was absolutely remarkable from New Zealand. And congratulations to Tom (Latham) and the guys there. I look back at that first Test that they played and they took some amazing catches and that sets the tone.

"If you are taking catches like that and you get that upper hand and you lead the series one-nil, it's big. I know how tough it is to win over there. What they've just done is absolutely outstanding, and credit to them," David Warner told Fox Sports.

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Speaking further, David Warner stated that New Zealand's victory over India helped the Australian team. The former opener said that the Indian batters will be nervous to face Australia's world-class quicks and spinner after the drubbing their team received at home.

"And it helps the Australian guys. They're coming out here after being beaten at home three-nil for five Tests against the Australian boys, (who have) three world class quicks and a world class spin bowler, and I'd be nervous if I'm in their batting order. I would be nervous," said David Warner.

Warner also had a piece of advice for his compatriots, saying that Australia's top order needs to counter India's pacers.

"The Australian top order ... needs to make runs. They've got Mohammed Shami, who's currently on the road to recovery with the knee - he potentially could be out here with the team - (and) you have Bumrah and Siraj who are their spearheads.

"I think if Australia can get through those two gentlemen, there could be some big runs put on the board. But ... we're going to have to come out with our chest out against India. We have lost our last two series here against India (and) they have got a lot to play for," said Warner.

Team India have won their last two Test series in Australia and will be desperate to extend the winning run. The highly-anticipated series is scheduled to get underway on November 22. The first game is scheduled to be played in Perth.