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The third Test between India and England will be played at Lord’s where the pitch may be challenging. Indian coach Sitanshu Kotak said that there may be grass on the pitch which will help the bowlers. Jofra Archer’s return can prove to be a challenge for the Indian batsmen.
Delhi: In the second Test played between India and England, Team India won 336 runs. The third Test will be played at Lord’s, and in this match, Team India may have to face a difficult situation. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given an important statement about the pitch two days before the match.
What did Sitanshu Kotak say on Lord’s pitch
Kotak said that if England, who is the host of the series, prepares a challenging pitch, then there is nothing wrong in this. He said, “The bowlers usually help in Lord’s. It is not easy to score. This time the wicket seems a little more green. However, how much grass is cut a day before the match, it will have to be seen. Usually the score here is low in the second innings. In such a situation, we can expect that the situation will be beneficial for the bowlers.”
The coach said about the batsmen that there is a need to play on such a pitch. “It is a matter of a completely mindset. The batsman who will last for a long time will be able to score runs.”
Jofra Archer’s return can become a challenge
England’s team can change the playing XI for the third Test. There is talk of Jofra Archer’s return, who can return to Test cricket after four years. Kotak said, “Jofra’s return will be a challenge for us. England’s bowling can cause two changes. If England feel that the pitch should be made a little difficult, then it is not wrong. If we bat well, whatever the pitch is, it does not matter. But if we fail, then any wicket can cause any wicket to cause trouble for us.”
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