Ahmedabad: The third Test between India and England was played at the Motorola Stadium in Ahmedabad. India won the match by 10 wickets. The match ended in two days as the pitch was made in favor of the spinners. With this, a great deal of criticism was leveled against India and the BCCI. Many, including former players, have criticized the BCCI for over-supporting the spin pitch.
With this, reports say that the BCCI is preparing for an adventure in the fourth match. The BCCI is preparing to bat in the fourth Test as it is imperative to silence the critics. It is estimated that the batting strength will be tested on the running ground.
‘Expect a better surface. The bouncing pitch is expected to flow. The traditional red ball can be seen running. Expect a high-scoring match on March 4-8 ‘, India reported to Outlook quoting a senior BCCI source. Under the current circumstances, it is imperative that the BCCI undergo such a change.
Not only will the critics be silenced, but if a pitch similar to the third Test is prepared in the fourth Test, England will surely go ahead with the complaint. This will tarnish the image of India and the BCCI and will lead to other action. Meanwhile, it is learned that England are preparing to lodge an official complaint with match referee Javagan Srinath.
If the batting pitch improves, it will also benefit England. England would be happier if the pitch supported the pace. The England coach himself has made it clear that England will be looking for a flat pitch in the fourth Test. And all the England batsmen are good pace players. Therefore, it can be considered that the goal of the BCCI is to make England happy by making a flat pitch.
India are currently 2-1 up in the four – match series. India have almost secured a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. India can reach the final without losing the fourth Test. But if they lose the fourth Test, it will be the final between Australia and New Zealand. The fourth Test is expected to be a test of the batting strength of both the teams as India also have good batting power.
