England wouldn’t be surprised by spinning Indian wickets, says Adam Gilchrist

India have given England no chance to adjust to the sub-continent conditions, as there is no specialist spinner in the Indian A-team, which is currently head-to-head with the tourists in a warm-up game.

Yet, Adam Gilchrist, former Australian Test cricketer, believes the Englishmen would not surprised by the spinning Indian tracks. Gilchrist said on England-India Test series:

"England I am sure wouldn’t be surprised if they turn up in the first Test having to play on a turner with two or three spinners in the Indian squad. I think that’s how it should be. That is what you expect when you come to India. I don’t think one should
be too cautious about it. They will get to face their spinners in the nets, which would be of some help."

"Same would be for India when they visit England where they wouldn’t be surprised to face three or four fast bowlers in the host team waiting eagerly to swing the ball exploiting the juice in the pitch," he added.

India have a powerful spin attack, and on the other hand, the Poms are considered to be vulnerable to the quality spin bowling. A disastrous performance by England was seen on similar tracks in UAE, where Pakistan spinner completely bamboozled the opposition.

When asked about ICC’s decision to allow day/night Test matches, the former wicket-keeper batsman described that he would prefer the tradition way of the cricket, adding that the conditions will not remain same in the evening.

"I don’t think the conditions remain the same as the game progresses beyond early afternoon. It is bit unknown whether to pick red ball under lights. It seems like a different proposition," he shared.

Gilchrist also uttered that the teams should go for a good wicket-keeper, rather trying a good batsman with ordinary wicket-keeping skills. He explained, "I would prefer a wicketkeeper who is going to hang on to the chances than having a wicketkeeper-batsman
dropping catches. Obviously they will be developing their batting anyway.”

"However, modern cricket demands that each player should have two strings of abilities to improve team’s chances. Quickies and spinners having capabilities to bat and hit the ball out of the ground is a bonus to a side."

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