“We don’t want to go into the Test match with any preconceived ideas about the pitches, We have to adapt to the given conditions,” England captain Ben Stokes mentioned on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media on the eve of the primary Test of the five-match sequence towards India, Stokes mentioned they anticipated the pitches to take flip right here.
“Well, it is unfortunate that off-spinner Shoaib Bashir couldn’t make it for the Test match here (because of a visa issue) but I hope he will join us soon,” Stokes mentioned. “As a leader, as a captain when one of your teammates is affected by something like that, you get a bit emotional.”
The England captain mentioned wanting on the wicket right here for the primary Test, he was eagerly ready for left-arm spinner and debutant Tom Hartley to get going.
“He was very impressive in the build-up for this Test series in Abu Dhabi,” he mentioned.
“As a captain, I am pretty clear. Trying to exploit different situations. How to make the best use of the bowling attack I have. Having multiple options is always good,” Stokes mentioned. “We are going into the first Test with just one seamer – Mark Wood. We hope he would be able to reverse swing and 90 miles per hour should be very difficult to play.
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“We look for short and sharp spells. But again things might change and he could well bowl long spells too,” Stokes mentioned.
The England skipper mentioned that making picks, and selections come simpler to him as they’re in the very best curiosity of the crew.
When requested if the five-Test sequence in India is the hardest problem for England in latest occasions, the 32-year-old defined, “Any team that comes to India has a tougher challenge. We understand India’s strength but we look for opportunities, we have to take every opportunity head on, give ourselves the best chance to win the games.”
“India is an incredible side, we know how hard it is going to be,” he added.
On essentially the most skilled and profitable quick bowler within the England crew, James Anderson, lacking out within the opening Test, he mentioned, “You never know he might play the next game in this series depending on the conditions. It is important how we manage Jimmy and his workload.”
On the components which could affect the results of the video games other than pitches, Stokes felt that India has high quality spinners and high quality batters and that they’ve to reply to any challenges that come up.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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