Australia's pacer Josh Hazlewood believes that New Zealand's clean sweep over India is a good sign for his team ahead of the high-octane Border-Gavaskar series. However, he also said that India's confidence might have had a hit.

Josh Hazlewood India suffered a whitewash at home to New Zealand after losing the Mumbai Test by 25 runs. India were rattled down by the Kiwi seamers in Bangalore, Mitchell Santner ripped through in the next game and then it was Ajaz Patel who finished it off highly in Mumbai.

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, Hazlewood said India's confidence might have had a hit, which is a positive sign for Australia.

"It might awaken a sleeping giant, so to speak. It’s obviously better them losing 3-0 than winning 3-0, easily. The confidence might have taken a bit of a hit. A lot of them have been out here, but there’s a few batters who haven’t, so they’ll be a bit unsure of what to expect.

"I don’t think you can read too much into it. The results are obviously good for us in a way. Credit to the Kiwi boys. They played outstanding cricket."

The three defeats to the Kiwis also hit at India's path to the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which now has become extremely tough.

They need to win at least four out of five Tests against Australia in the BGT to book their tickets for the final. The first Test between Australia and India commences from November 22 at Optus Stadium, Perth.