All-rounder Adam Voges made it amply clear what they have in mind when he spoke to the media after his team's third straight-day practice session at the Brabourne Stadium on Tuesday.
"Certainly we have a big incentive and that is World No. 1 berth in ODIs," said the 34-year-old. "We've got an opportunity to overtake them (India), and that is why we intend to go all out," added the Western Australia middle-order batsman.
Voges did not try to conceal his team's big worry on the tour. "If we want to win, we need to tackle Indian bowlers, especially Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin," said Voges, who has played 25 ODIs for Australia so far.
"As long as we know that we have a clear gameplan about how to tackle them, it's all about executing it on the field. It's going to be a big challenge but I'm certainly looking forward to it," Voges said.
Australia's familiarity with the Indian conditions gives them a good idea that dew will be a big factor. "Probably the dew will play a part in day-night games. We've played a lot of cricket over here. Most of the guys now have played and adapted to the conditions," he said.
Voges, who appears to have recovered from his tired back and hamstring that had forced him to return home midway through the Champions T20 League, while playing for Perth Scorchers, said the inexperienced squad is relying on all-rounder Shane Watson and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to lead the way.
"Shane is a senior player along with Brad. They bring a wealth of experience particularly here in India. Any tips that he can give to any of our guys will be great," he says.

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