India faces regular seaming and bouncing tracks away from home and infact India did a splendid job in away conditions off late.
But is it the same case with the visitors Who always play with the strength of their pace bowlers ? Is it not the case that Imran Tahir did perform well in the series and the fact that South Africa batsmen were found wanting with the bat? Indian batsmen faltered too, that indicates the mindset. And moreover Indian batsmen were found wanting and look to be more comfortable with T20 type wickets.
South Africa will have to cope up with the spin playing tracks in the sub-continent. How far India can stretch the home advantage is the question? Did India went far and presented pitches as being reported or did the batsmen of both the teams did not perform?
Narendra Hirwani in 1988 once bamboozled West Indies team and set a record on Test debut by taking 16 visitor's wickets, even so Anil Kumble took 10 wickets against Pakistan.
Hindustan Times reports that the pitch has been referred to the committee by ICC.
ICC says pitch for the Third Test in Nagpur was poor, Report under review - Hindustan Times
ICC should take a holistic view and strike a balance with the fact that Sub Continental teams teams too face fast and pacy tracks not best for their comfort while playing away from home.
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Showing posts with label Nagpur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nagpur. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Are the pitches in the Test series against South Africa upto the International Standards ?
There is lot of suspense over the way the pitches are being prepared in the series against South Africa.
I think it was for the first time that these type of wickets were on display in the Indian subcontinent. Even when the likes of Anil Kumble, Raju and Bhajji bowled, the pitches were not so muddy.
Wickets used to offer considerable support for the pacers early on in the Test match, say like the morning session of first day of the Test match until the shine goes off the ball. I remember India scoring many more runs against England at the same ground if I am right.
But not so in this series I suppose, the wickets were quite muddy, ball gripped the surface eternally, turning sharply. Doosra's were simply unplayable.
I won't say that it is unfair. Because both the teams have equal opportunity to bat and bowl.
But is it acceptable according to the international standards?
Like when India travels abroad, mostly down under, the pitches at Perth and Brisbane have that pace and bounce that Indian batsmen sometimes falter at.
In the Brisbane Test when Johnson quickly removed the Indian middle order and the whole Indian batting line up came under pressure. But the pitches were up to the international standards I suppose offering nice pace and bounce.
I think it is an ethical question here more so that the matches in this series were totally lopsided, with the hosts completely dominating.
I was particularly aghast to see when some of the deliveries didn't rise even up to the knee of the batsmen
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I think it was for the first time that these type of wickets were on display in the Indian subcontinent. Even when the likes of Anil Kumble, Raju and Bhajji bowled, the pitches were not so muddy.
Wickets used to offer considerable support for the pacers early on in the Test match, say like the morning session of first day of the Test match until the shine goes off the ball. I remember India scoring many more runs against England at the same ground if I am right.
But not so in this series I suppose, the wickets were quite muddy, ball gripped the surface eternally, turning sharply. Doosra's were simply unplayable.
I won't say that it is unfair. Because both the teams have equal opportunity to bat and bowl.
But is it acceptable according to the international standards?
Like when India travels abroad, mostly down under, the pitches at Perth and Brisbane have that pace and bounce that Indian batsmen sometimes falter at.
In the Brisbane Test when Johnson quickly removed the Indian middle order and the whole Indian batting line up came under pressure. But the pitches were up to the international standards I suppose offering nice pace and bounce.
I think it is an ethical question here more so that the matches in this series were totally lopsided, with the hosts completely dominating.
I was particularly aghast to see when some of the deliveries didn't rise even up to the knee of the batsmen
Valleyz.Blog
Thursday, November 26, 2015
India outplays South Africa in the spin department
India has clearly outplayed South Africa in the spin department. Both Ravi Ashwin and R Jadeja have provided the impetus the team India needed.
Imran Tahir on the other hand performed extremely well for the Proteas, but there was little support for him from Harmer. Instead it was Morkel who provided crucial breakthroughs for the proteas.
With Dale Steyn on the sidelines South Africa were just missing the edge they needed to give a good fight back .
Batsmen of both the sides were clearly outplayed by the spinners in the match. With the top score being 40 runs by Murali Vijay after three innings in to the match.
Many are arguing that pitches prepared in the series are spinner friendly. But I think both the teams have fair chance of winning the match, those who ever win should take the title.
Bowling friendly or batsmen friendly, a pitch plays true for both the sides and better team wins in the end.
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Imran Tahir on the other hand performed extremely well for the Proteas, but there was little support for him from Harmer. Instead it was Morkel who provided crucial breakthroughs for the proteas.
With Dale Steyn on the sidelines South Africa were just missing the edge they needed to give a good fight back .
Batsmen of both the sides were clearly outplayed by the spinners in the match. With the top score being 40 runs by Murali Vijay after three innings in to the match.
Many are arguing that pitches prepared in the series are spinner friendly. But I think both the teams have fair chance of winning the match, those who ever win should take the title.
Bowling friendly or batsmen friendly, a pitch plays true for both the sides and better team wins in the end.
Valleyz.Blog
South Africa chasing 310 in the second innings in the Nagpur Test
India is clearly way ahead in the third Test against South Africa in Nagpur. After hosts being bowled out for 215 in the first innings.
Proteas succumbed to a very low score of 79, courtesy guile and spin of R Ashwin (5/33) and Jadeja(4) on the second day of the match.
Murali Vijay top scored in the Indian batting line up with 40 runs. While Duminy top scored for SA with 35 runs.
India in the second innings replied with 173 in 46.3 Overs. Imran Tahir took 5 wickets in 11.3 Overs while Morkel took 3 in 10 Overs. Shikhar Dhawan top scored with 39 runs in the second innings for India.
South Africa are left to chase 310 runs in the second innings to win the match which looks very difficult.
In reply SA are 21/1 in the second innings.
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Proteas succumbed to a very low score of 79, courtesy guile and spin of R Ashwin (5/33) and Jadeja(4) on the second day of the match.
Murali Vijay top scored in the Indian batting line up with 40 runs. While Duminy top scored for SA with 35 runs.
India in the second innings replied with 173 in 46.3 Overs. Imran Tahir took 5 wickets in 11.3 Overs while Morkel took 3 in 10 Overs. Shikhar Dhawan top scored with 39 runs in the second innings for India.
South Africa are left to chase 310 runs in the second innings to win the match which looks very difficult.
In reply SA are 21/1 in the second innings.
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