The ongoing India vs Australia series has been a closely contested one, with both teams giving their all to win the matches. However, the pitches used in the series have been a major talking point, with many experts and former cricketers expressing their opinion on the matter.
Recently, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has also weighed in on the issue, saying that he doesn’t think it’s a great idea to have pitches like the one used in the Indore Test match.
Gavaskar said that the pitch used in the Indore Test match was too flat and lacked the kind of bounce and carry that is usually seen in Test matches. He said that such pitches don’t give the bowlers enough of a chance to take wickets and make it difficult for batsmen to score runs.
Gavaskar also said that such pitches don’t make for an interesting contest between bat and ball and that it’s better to have pitches that offer something for both batsmen and bowlers. He said that such pitches make for a more exciting contest and that’s what Test cricket should be all about.
Gavaskar’s comments come at a time when the Indian team is under pressure to perform in the ongoing series against Australia. The team has already lost the first two Tests and will be looking to make a comeback in the remaining matches.
It remains to be seen if the Indian team will be able to turn things around in the remaining matches and win the series. However, one thing is for sure, Gavaskar’s comments have certainly sparked a debate on the kind of pitches that should be used in Test matches.