The first Test match between India and Australia has started in Nagpur today. With the start of the match, the controversy on the pitch also ended. But before the start of the all-important clash, a former cricketer from India and Australia was given a chance to give a pitch report.
After observing the pitch from both ends, the former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden claimed that this five-day match would end in 4 days. On the other hand, the former Indian cricketer said there is some grass and cracks on this pitch. This pitch will be no less than a nightmare for left-handed batters.
India got two debutants in this match in the form of: Suryakumar Yadav and KS Bharat. Just as the match started, the Indian pacer got two important wickets of Usman and David in the early two overs.
Even before the start of the match, the Australian media had raised big questions on the Nagpur pitch. But While giving the pitch report, Sanjay Manjrekar said, ‘This pitch is looking rough. There are also cracks in many places. Some grass is also visible, which can reduce the effect of crack. This pitch can prove to be a nightmare for left-handed batters.
On the other hand, Australian veteran Matthew Hayden, who is giving the pitch report with Sanjay Manjrekar, said, “Maybe this match will end before 4 days. Different lengths will be favorable for fast bowlers and spinners on this pitch. Fast bowlers can bowl with hard length. Good length will prove to be the best for the spinner. There is no doubt that this is a turning track.”
