India vs Australia 1st Test, Ravi Shastri On Nagpur Pitch: Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri said that he would like to see the ball turn from day one in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He also said that the hosts need to take advantage of the home conditions.
Let us tell you that the first match of the four-match Test series between India and Australia is to be played in Nagpur from February 9. Earlier, former head coach Ravi Shastri said in a press conference organized by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, “I want the pitch to help the bowlers from day one. If you lose the toss, the same Yes. You want to see the ball turn a bit, because that is your strength. Take advantage of it.
Significantly, India is the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won the last three series against Australia in 2017, 2018-19 and 2020-21. On the other hand, in 2004, Australia defeated India for the last time in the Test series on its soil.
A few days ago, former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Ian Healy had said that if the pitches are not ‘unfair’ for the four-match series, then the visiting team will be at an advantage. But his compatriot and former captain Ian Chappell did not agree with his views.
Regarding this, Ravi Shastri said, “There is a lot of talk about pitches. I believe that apart from the curator, no one else should have a say on what pitches are made. I don’t think it is about the players, Should depend on the manager, coach or someone else.”
Asked whether the India-Australia clash is the biggest rivalry in the game of modern times, Shastri said yes. There is no question about it. It is not just cricket on the field. The buzz that the India-Australia series generates is truly second to none in world cricket. India is one of the teams that has really competed against Australia. Everyone waits more to see this series.
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