Bowling at Perth - India battles the Aussies

I have been watching the first days' cricket at the on-going India V Australia test match at Perth and would like to make a remark. I believe Australia did not bowl enough balls in the right area today. There is a key to bowling at Perth, its the bounce. Bounce can be very encouraging for a Fast bowler however it can also bring about their downfall.

I feel the right line to bowl on a wicket like Perth is a foot (12") outside Off-stump. This is because it becomes difficult to handle the bounce when you are playing away from your body. Most of the dismissals will be in the form of Catches to Keeper, slips or Gully. With the bounce, the bowler can get carried away and start bowling short and fast, trying to hit the Rib-cage of the batsman. That is all fine and can/should be used as distracting tactics. That's how Bret Lee bowled today, beautifully setting up the batsman for the wicket taking delivery. His wickets don't come in one ball they come as a result of well thought of overs.

India can learn from Lee who puts the ball in the right areas consistently and looks to take wickets every over. He is always working on a plan. Sometimes Indian bowlers especially, RP Singh, who is a magnificent swing bowler bowls too many balls doing the text-book things. He needs to read the conditions and use them to his advantage more often. I would love to see an Indian quick pick up 5 wicket haul here in Perth in the first innings, that would help the team immensely and also lend experience to the side, more importantly, it will tell the Australians, We have got what it takes to get you out twice and on the last day of test match.