Australia batsman David Warner has questioned the tactics and mentality of India's batsmen after yet another loss for the touring side on their summer of discontent.
Warner was named man-of-the-match after Australia’s 87-run win at the SCG on Sunday, a game that was perhaps most memorable for two contentious umpiring decisions that raised the ire of India skipper MS Dhoni.
Warner believes that the controversial decisions are just part of a number of things that are playing on the tourists' minds.
"A couple of times, the Indian batsmen have just stood their ground ... once you're out, you're out, you can't argue with that," Warner said ahead of the Allan Border Medal on Monday.
"Even little things are getting on the back of their mind, with people moving behind the sightscreens.
"Not once has any of the Australian players done that, and I don't know what they see behind there, but obviously the little things on their mind are ... affecting their game."
"They got beat 4-0 in the Test series and now they're not doing too well in the one-dayers so they're trying to appeal for anything at the moment."
Despite this, Warner still thinks India are a major threat.
"We can see the desperation from the Indians this summer ... they're trying to get something out of it," he said.
"They're a very, very good team and there's some serious talent in the side.
"They definitely haven't lost interest, they're always out there for a contest.
Warner was less definitive when it came to the decision not to give David Hussey out, despite the Victorian appearing to handle the ball while completing a run.
"I wouldn't be watching the ball, but I think Huss just didn't want to get hit in his ribs, so he obviously put his hand out.
"I don't know what the ruling is on that, but obviously it was (given) not out."
