Testing Tours To Test Team India

   After wonderful 2017, where Indian team enjoyed fair bit of success in all three formats, they are now open to some formidable opponents in 2018. They have some challenging Foreign Tour Programs (FTPs) this year which include South Africa and England.
    The tour starts with Proteas state, with the first encounter to kick-start from Jan. 5 in Cape Town. The three Test match series would be followed by 6-match ODI series and 3-match T-20 International series. After that they will be visiting England for 3-match T-20 and ODI series each which will be followed by 5-match Test series.
    In 2017, India's win percentage in all three formats stroke all-time high at 69.7. No doubt, India achieved triumph on the bases of quality performance in all three departments and solid bench-strength. But we can't ignore the factor that except Sri Lanka tour and ICC Champions Trophy Indian team played rest of the matches at domestic soil.
    This is also going to be the first major foreign outing for Kohli as caption.
    The key for Indian team's success on foreign soil will be their pacers as both- South Africa and England have pace-friendly pitches and conditions. The other major key will be the temperament of the batsman. Players like Pujara and Rahane can lead from the front as they have the ability to let the ball come to them.
    So, the real test awaits the batting-rich Indian side. It will be interesting to see if they could repeat their home success and improve their away-records.