Discussion around Fifth and final test between India And England The Oval has gone beyond the selection and strategies of the team, the pitch situation is a major talk. The abnormally green surface kept for this judge has triggered curiosity and debate in the cricketing world – and now, one of India’s most respected voices has joined the conversation.
Sunil Gavaskar takes a swipe on a green pitch for the fifth test
Sony Sports, Talking on Legendary Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar England’s bowling setup made a sharp digging, claiming that the hosts opted for a green-top in the oval as they had a shortage of actual wicket-taking options. According to Gavaskar, such as with major pacers Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, And Brandon cars Unavable, England were banking on a bowler -friendly surface to promote the effectiveness of the names. Josh tongue. He said that the absence of the Siddha strike bowlers forced the team management to manipulate the circumstances in their favor, rather than relying on skills alone.
“Arrey unke paas koi boulling hain hi nahi (he does not have a bowling attack). That is why he has made such a pitch. Stokes has taken wickets, Archer has taken wickets and Cars have taken wickets. If they are not in your team, they are making such pitch? Gavaskar said.
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Karun Nair and Washington Sundar stabilized the Indian ship after the initial explosion
India finished day 1 to 6 for 204 after a hard day on a green, bowler -friendly surface in oval. England’s pacers hit quickly under heavy cloud cover, reduced India to 6 for 6 Karun Nair And Washington beautiful Stabilized the innings with a gritty 51 run stand. Nair remained unbeaten on 52 – his first test in eight years was fifty – while Sundar conducted a firm with 19 in stumps. The pair showed a lot against a moving ball and disciplined attack Gus etcinson And Josh tongueStill, with the conditions that support the seam, the day 2 promises to test equally for batsmen.
