Don't underestimate Aussies, Sachin warns

BANGALORE (AFP) - Batting ace Sachin Tendulkar said on Monday Australia would be tough to beat in the upcoming Test series in India despite their lack of experience.

Only four Australians - skipper Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke and Simon Katich - have played a Test in India but Tendulkar said the new players had a lot of first-class experience.

"They have not played Test cricket in India but that does not mean they cannot deliver," Tendulkar said ahead of the four-match series starting on October 9.