Former coach Ravi Shastri called India “complacent” for which it “paid a heavy price”.

Ravi Shastri believes India “paid a heavy price for being a little complacent” against New Zealand and the team needs a good start in the first two Tests against Australia to put behind the unprecedented defeat to New Zealand at home. Is required. Former captain and coach Shastri said India, who were caught “unintentionally” by New Zealand, would be feeling sad after the defeat that ended their unbeaten streak of 12 years and 18 series at home. “India will regret that defeat in that series against New Zealand because they were caught unawares,” Shastri said in the ICC review.

“They were a bit complacent and they paid the price for it. But having said that, it is a very proud team, this Indian team.” “They will be hurting and will want to get back on track as soon as possible. The best way to bounce back from a series like this, is to start another series on a good note, so the first two Test matches become extremely important going forward. Are,” he said.

Shastri said India's coaching staff, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, will have to ensure that the players are in “good mental condition” for the five Test matches starting on November 22 at the Optus Stadium here.

“The most important thing will be to make sure they start well; they keep the players in a good mental state. That will be the most important thing for the coach,” he said.

Shastri, who was India's head coach during their series wins in 2018-19 and 2020-21, urged India to take confidence from those achievements.

“It's what's going on in their mind in terms of confidence. You can't go towards negative things. Think about positive things,” he said.

“Think about what you did last time you were in Australia and build on from there. Put what happened behind you. These are different conditions and when you get down to Australia certain tracks are probably best to bat on Are.” Shastri said.

“I think the circumstances will be completely different when they get there,” he said.