India’s first match versus England in Hyderabad ended in a 28-run loss. The second test is slated to take place in Vizag on February 2.
The first Test match between India and England ended in a crushing loss for the team lead by Rohit Sharma, who was expected to dominate the English team on subcontinental surfaces. Aakash Chopra, a former cricket player for India, has advised Team India and the BCCI not to select rank turners for the second Test.
The 46-year-old expressed doubts about the Indian hitters’ form and cautioned that a spin track would backfire on the home team on his YouTube channel.
Because your [Team India] hitters are not at their best, don’t get carried away with the idea that “we need turning pitches.” Your spinners and their [England] spinners will be as successful when hitters are off of form, Chopra said.
According to Chopra, a rank turner gives England’s spinners an equal opportunity to cause damage, negating any advantage for the Indian assault. “The English spinners may lack precision, but is it really a big deal? On those kinds of tracks, Joe Root becomes into Muttiah Muralidaran and Tom Hartley bowls like Bishan Pa “said Chopra.
English batters can’t escape Kuldeep’s web: Chopra
He went on to say that a batting track might encourage England’s batters to go at full tilt and exhaust the Indian bowling attack. India should use Kuldeep Yadav, according to Chopra, to counter England’s aggressive batting.
“On a good surface, I do think England will score runs quickly. but is capable of playing Kuldeep and hoping to elude the English hitters with his web. I hope for a decent surface, but I’m not sure what India is thinking,” Chopra said in closing.
India, who dropped the first Test by 28 runs, will play England in the second Test at Vizag. India, who was taken aback by the English challenge, has had to face a harsh reality check after the setback. With Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul out due to injuries and Virat Kohli out for personal reasons, Team India appears to be underdogs against a strong English team.
