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I am a 64 year old Australian although I was born in the UK. I’ve seen a lot of test cricket, and i played a little first grade cricket in my youth.
I agree with your main point in your article that the turning wickets prepared for New zealand backfired. I will add that india no-longer need these ‘Bunsen-burner turner’ wickets to win tests. They actually limit India displaying their world-class strengths in all areas now.
For example, india took absolutely no advantage of having Bumrah in their team. Think of how Australia recently dominated new zealand, in new zealand, with Cummins leading the way. I think Bumrah, Cummins and Rabada are the classiest fast bowlers in the world (probably adding Jofra Archer when fit). Any country should let these premier bowlers menace the opposition from day one. and give them some grass on the pitch on day one and two to use.
Also, your very classy batsmen are now used to playing on very flat tracks in the IPL. I would also give those batsmen the type of pitches they are now familiar with, where they can showcase their skills – and match or beat any other batting lineup going around.
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I am a 64 year old Australian although I was born in the UK. I’ve seen a lot of test cricket, and i played a little first grade cricket in my youth.
I agree with your main point in your article that the turning wickets prepared for New zealand backfired. I will add that india no-longer need these ‘Bunsen-burner turner’ wickets to win tests. They actually limit India displaying their world-class strengths in all areas now.
For example, india took absolutely no advantage of having Bumrah in their team. Think of how Australia recently dominated new zealand, in new zealand, with Cummins leading the way. I think Bumrah, Cummins and Rabada are the classiest fast bowlers in the world (probably adding Jofra Archer when fit). Any country should let these premier bowlers menace the opposition from day one. and give them some grass on the pitch on day one and two to use.
Also, your very classy batsmen are now used to playing on very flat tracks in the IPL. I would also give those batsmen the type of pitches they are now familiar with, where they can showcase their skills – and match or beat any other batting lineup going around.
Just some thoughts.
Best wishes
John D