The former Australian fast bowler said India's defeat against England despite playing on favourable dust-bowls was a big positive for the visiting Australian side. "The forthcoming Indo-Aussie Test series presents major challenges for both teams. India have recently lost 2-1 to England on home soil after winning the opening Test.

Two conclusions come from that result: that England are tough, confident and classy, and that India are on the wane and are vulnerable," Lawson said.