IND vs ENG | India to play as many all-rounders as doable, hints skipper Virat Kohli

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India are prone to play as many all-rounders as doable within the first Test in opposition to England right here on a wicket that has been described as a “good batting wicket” by India captain Virat Kohli and “not the prettiest” by England captain Joe Root.
India have 4 gamers who could be certified as all-rounders. Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, and Axar Patel can each bat and bowl.

“We will try to give ourselves as many bowling options as possible along with the guys having the ability to contribute with the bat,” stated India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday.
“That has been the pattern for success for us in home conditions in the last few years and that continues to be the case this time around as well. The pitch is a nice normal Chepauk pitch. Quite a nice batting track with assistance for spinners. But the track is good enough for fast bowlers to stay in the game. So, it is generally a good cricketing wicket,” he stated.

The India skipper additional stated that the match will final the gap just like the final time England toured India in 2016-17.
“Something we saw in the last series against England, the pitches were quite good. And they were good for cricket also. The matches weren’t won inside three or two days, they went the distance most of the times. It was a hard grind…guys who can bat and bowl as well is something that is going to be at the forefront of our plans,” stated Kohli.
England skipper Root stated that getting in with an open thoughts and adapting will likely be key for his facet.
“Have not been in a position to get too near the wicket. It isn’t the prettiest wicket I’ve ever seen. History would recommend that it will likely be wicket for almost all of the sport.
Spin will come into it. But there hasn’t been big quantity of cricket during the last four-five years and even first-class cricket the final year-and-a-half. I feel it is necessary we go into the sport with an open thoughts and play what is true for others. That goes to be key. Make certain that we adapt to what we see when that first ball comes down on Friday.