Dont believe in the hype around pitches in India: Michael Kasprowicz
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I realise this last one in Indore did a few tricks early on, but because theyre starting so early (9.30am), maybe that little bit of moisture helps grab the ball. But at other stages later in the day, it wasnt doing anything like that. India had won the first two Tests in Nagpur and New Delhiwhere the pitches got average rating by the ICC. The pitch in Indore was rated poor as Australia won the game by nine wickets.
Most of the experts, including former Australian captain Mark Taylor and Mark Waugh, too have been critical of the pitches, especially the Indore track.
Australian players being greeted by Indian players after winning the 3rd test cricket match between India and Australia, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. (PTI)
When I say dont believe the hype, I know the odd ball was turning square, and it got a poor rating, said Kasprowicz, who was part of the Australia team which won their only series in India back in 2004.
But I remember turning up to the BangaloreTest in 1998, and Ive got a picture of me standing on the wicket. It honestly looks like a dry creek bed. Theres no grass, but its got these cracks and spider cracks all down the whole face of it.
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 8:25 am