Bangladesh is full of confidence going into the Test series against India, which begins in Chennai on September 19. This is especially true after they defeated Pakistan with an impressive 2-0 victory.
Bangladesh is full of confidence going into the Test series against India, which begins in Chennai on September 19. This is especially true after they defeated Pakistan with an impressive 2-0 victory. However, former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels that Bangladesh’s hitters will have to make significant changes to their style of play while facing the hosts at home, particularly as the ball gets older. The Kookaburra ball is used in domestic cricket matches in Bangladesh, as well as in the most recent Test match between Pakistan and Rawalpindi. However, they have to get used to playing with SG balls in India because they take some time to soften.
“There is a noticeable distinction between the behavior of an SG ball and a Kookaburra ball. The Kookaburra ball typically swings early, develops a hard seam, and eventually softens. Conversely, as SG ball ages, it becomes increasingly challenging to play. Indian bowlers have demonstrated their ability to bowl with a reverse swing.
“In my opinion, batters from Bangladesh will need to adapt more to playing against the old ball because reverse swing will be a factor in locations like Chennai, which has red soil, and Kanpur, which might have dry conditions.
“Against England, Indian bowlers have made great use of those conditions. Given what they demonstrated after being 26/6, their middle order’s ability to play reverse swing will likely present the largest obstacle for them. However, if it takes place here, it will be really difficult for them to recover,” Parthiv said in a limited virtual conversation with IANS.
Additionally, he anticipates that a self-assured Bangladesh led by Najmul Hossain Shanto will put up a fierce battle against India throughout the Test series. “You know, no matter how bad Pakistan’s cricket is, if you’ve won two test matches in a road series, you’ll undoubtedly arrive confident.
Bangladesh is fully confident in their arrival, and one thing you can be sure of is that they will fight.”
“It’s because they won the Test matches despite being considerably down in many of the circumstances when they played Pakistan. However, I believe it will be quite challenging to beat India given the way they play cricket, particularly at home. However, it is clear that Bangladesh will undoubtedly arrive with assurance.”
A red-soil-based pitch with significant roles for bounce, carry, spin, and reverse swing is anticipated in humid Chennai. It is anticipated that the second Test would take place on a black soil field at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Based on the conditions that led to India’s 4-1 series victory over England earlier this year, Parthiv believed that the pitches in the series should be sporting grounds.
“Considering the conditions under which India played versus England, every pitch was excellent. Thus, while I am anticipating quality Test cricket wickets, I am not anticipating any rank turners. I anticipate a decent bounce from the red soil wicket, as bounce is common in Chennai.”
“However, I do not envision a rank-turning wicket in Kanpur. As we have shown against England, the Indian team is capable of defeating any team on quality Test wickets. Thus, my judgment is that India will play on fair wickets.”
