India won't last five days: Chris Rogers

"I would hate to face the Australian quicks on that sort of wicket," said Chris Rogers, who is tipped to replace the injured Matthew Hayden as opener for the next Test.

Rogers, who indicated he was ready for the job with a confident half-century in the tour match in Canberra on Friday, said it was difficult for guys at the top of the order to face the Aussie attack on a really quick wicket.

"My best at WACA has been 60 this season and I belong to Western Australia," remarked Rogers "The ball really flies through after the first day."

The left-handed opener said because of the moisture on the first day, the pitch is not as hard as it usually becomes on subsequent days.

"You really have to play your best innings ever to survive on the WACA this season," opined the 31-year-old Rogers, who has an average of 47.93 in 104 first class games with 22 centuries.

"I would be surprised if the game goes into the fifth day."

His words would be a warning for the Indians, who are 0-2 down in the series and need a win in Perth to remain in the series.

Rogers believed spinners have no role to play in WACA this year.

"Kumble because of his style could make use of the WACA pitch but otherwise, spinners haven't got much help."

He rated Irfan Pathan as the bowler who could get good help from the WACA surface though he wondered who amongst the tourists would be asked to bowl into the wind from the other end.

"Pathan swung a good deal here and at WACA, when the Freemantle Doctor is blowing, he could be a huge factor.

"Ishant Sharma was also impressive here because he hit the deck hard as was VRV Singh who appears to have huge potential. But it would be interesting to see who bowls into the wind for the Indians. It's such a huge factor at WACA," he said.

Rogers believed if he was given a chance, his familiarity with opening partner Phil Jacques, would be to Australia's advantage.