IND vs ENG | Pitch can be much like final two Tests, we by no means complain of damp wickets overseas: Ajinkya Rahane
Image Source : BCCI Ajinkya Rahane
India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday mentioned there is no such thing as a must take criticism of the spin-friendly pitches within the nation “seriously” as not a phrase is spoken concerning the “damp” tracks elsewhere and England can anticipate one other turner within the fourth Test.
There has been a number of speak concerning the spinning tracks within the second Test at Chepauk and the pink ball recreation at Motera which ended inside two days. The fourth and ultimate Test begins on March 4.
“I think the wicket will be similar to the second Test match in Chennai, spinning track. Yes, pink ball made the difference and it came much quicker off the wicket compared to red ball and we had to make adjustments,” Rahane mentioned throughout a digital media convention right here.
“Wicket will be a lot similar to last two test matches,” he added.
Rahane, for the primary time in a few years, shed his reticence when requested to reply to the criticism from former England gamers that the pitches haven’t been superb. Some have even urged the ICC to behave towards India for making ready a turner.
“See, let people speak what they want to. The wickets, when we tour abroad, no one speaks about how seaming they are. They always speak about the technique of the Indian batsmen, I don’t feel we need to take seriously what people say,” Rahane was sharp in his response.
“…You see, when we tour abroad, the first day wicket is damp. When wicket becomes grassy and behaves up and down, then the pitch becomes dangerous but we haven’t complained about it or we have never spoken about it.”
On spinning tracks, it is crucial to play the road, Rahane mentioned.
“When you play on spinning tracks, you have to play the line…If ball is spinning too much, you don’t have to think too much.”
Despite the humiliation that Indian inflicted on England within the third Test, Rahane was respectful of England’s possibilities on one other turner.
“Pitch looks similar but I don’t know how it’s going to play. We have to wait and see,” he mentioned.
“We respect the England group. They are an excellent group. We performed good cricket in final two Tests and England performed very well within the first recreation.
“We are not taking them lightly, and both teams will go out there and look to give their best to win the Test match,” he mentioned.
He additionally hinted that veteran pacer Umesh Yadav may get a glance in.
“Umesh is ready to go. Looking good and had a good session at the nets. We are really happy that he is back,” Rahane mentioned.
