The impressive Indian fast bowlers are like race horses, who need to be protected and handled carefully, says India's bowling coach Bharat Arun, who avowed that the current lot is one of the best the country has seen.
The Indian pacers, and the entire attack as a whole, has been impressive on all overseas tours this year.
"I can say that not only now for what they did in Adelaide but what they've done over a period of time in South Africa, in England and now in Australia. This is probably one of the best group of fast bowlers India has ever had," Arun said ahead of the second Test against Australia.
"Fast bowlers are a precious commodity and they need to be taken care of, like what you do with a racehorse and that's exactly what's happening," he said.
Arun said the pacers — Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma — have improved because they have found consistency.
"Consistency was a bit issue (on previous tours) and that's something we've addressed with the bowlers. It's something we've really worked hard on. We insist on one-person form factor even during practice, and the bowlers have responded exceptionally well. That's showing dividends right now.
"It's very simple work. Each time they come to the net and they bowl, they need to be aware of their plans and what they need to execute. Each time it's a little different of what they need to execute. We just test as to how far they've executed each time. That feedback allows them to be more consistent," said Arun.
The second Test begins at the Optus Stadium on Friday, and will be the first Test to be staged here with reports that pitch will plenty of pace and bounce.
Arun said that bowling at the new Perth Stadium pitch would be a temptation for their current attack, which is capable of adapting to any conditions across the world.
"Obviously the bowlers would love to bowl on those type of wickets. Whatever is in the offing, we are happy with. We haven't really taken a look at the wicket.
"Irrespective of what the conditions (are), we said we'd come here and look at it as our home conditions whatever conditions we get. We are up for it and we are prepared for any conditions that may exist at the ground," he added.