On the IND vs. ENG series, Jonny Bairstow says, ‘I’m sure the pitches will turn... which potentially negates a bit of their strength'
The wicketkeeper batter of team England, Jonny Bairstow, said that if India tends to provide surfaces that spin from day one, they will suppress the threat their own pace attack has been posing in recent times with the red-ball.
Jonny Bairstow said, “Look, I’m sure the pitches will turn; it’s whether or not they’ll turn from day one, which potentially negates a bit of their strength in their seam attack. We know how strong they are."
He suggested, “India can produce different pitches; it doesn’t have to turn. We’ve seen how potent their seam attack has been recently."
The last time England toured India, there was severe criticism of the pitches provided. After losing the first Test in Chennai, India managed to win the series 3-1. However, the pacers did not have much to do because of the rank-turners.
Bairstow recalled, “Obviously, the last time Axar and Ashwin played well, You forget that in that first Test match, the guys played really well; Rooty (Joe Root) got a double in the first Test match in Chennai, and then conditions changed quite drastically."