File photo of former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar
India’s bowling attack was completely demolished on day and 5 of the Edgbaston Test as the duo of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow beat the undefeated century to guide England to their most successful chase in the Cricket Test as Ben Stokes‘The faction chased the target of 378 runs with 7 sticks in hand. The Indian riders had no help from the players as the British players had fun on a flat track.
Former captain of India Sunil Gavaskar was asked how this can happen on a field where three innings have been played and whether heavy rollers play a role in a court that doesn’t help Indian pitchers. are not.
Gavaskar explains that the Edgbaston court has traditionally helped the players as the days passed.
“Well, the roller really does play a part for half an hour or so because it smooths out the dents or whatever might be there and chances are you’ll get dents if there are athletes fast pitching is hitting the ball on the grass. the roller just improves that,” Gavaskar talks about Sports Today.
“Birmingham in general was a very good ground to hit the ball in the days that went by. Maybe the first day it was beneficial for new pitchers. But as the days went on it became a very surface. good for hitting the ball Very little help for the spinner.
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“If you look at the ball that eliminated Kohli, it bounced off the length. And nothing like that really happened when our pitchers were bowling. Whether the players Whether our pitcher hit the ball that length and straight, I’m not sure. The pitch just seems leveled and that’s England’s advantage,” said the legendary Indian smasher. Degree added.
The loss meant India and England shared the spoils as the series ended in a 2-2 draw.
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