Nathan Lyon and Steve O'Keefe might have weaved a web around the Indian batsmen in the opening Test at Pune, but the road ahead may not be as smooth for the duo, reckons former Australian spinner Jason Krejza. The 34-year-old, who bagged figures of 8 for 215 in his debut Test against India in Nagpur during the 2008 series, doesn't see India preparing wickets that will turn from the word go. "The Australian spinners -Nathan and Steve -were very good (in the first Test) but the Indian batsmen were quite disappointing as well. Going forward, I do see wickets taking turn, but it's not going to be as bad as it was in Pune. I feel the wicket in Bengaluru will be a sporting one which will last for five days," Krejza told TOI on Monday .

The offie who got 12 wickets in that Test in Nagpur eight years back, feels that Nathan and Steve's impact is likely to get diluted going forward in the series. "The duo's impact will probably not be to the extent we saw in Pune. I think the spinners are going to be the key but on wickets such as the one in Bengaluru, the pacers will have a say as well," he pointed out.

Krejza is clear that the Australian spin duo will have to bide time in order to get purchase as the series progresses. "It's going be a test of patience for the spinners when conditions won't necessarily suit them. They both will have to set strong fields, bowl tight lines and be patient. There could be periods of play where our spinners would have to be a bit more defensive too. I don't think they would get as much spin in the first 2-3 days (in the upcoming games). However, there would be assistance for them going into the 4th and 5th days," he reasoned.

Krejza felt the influence of Monty Panesar - roped in as spin consultant by Cricket Australia - came into play straightaway. "I feel it is important to have someone who can guide you, and tell you what has to be done on Indian conditions. Monty has had success bowling in India and his inputs have come in handy," said Krejza.

Steve's success notwithstanding, Krejza is quite clear that Nathan remains the side's No 1 spinner. "Nathan has a proven record over a period of time across the globe," he said.