The fourth test between India & England is keenly anticipated and the pitch could well script an upset! Contrary to popular perceptions that Wankhede stadium pitch for the fourth Test will be a rank turner, the wicket will be normal, quoting a source, reports suggest, "It won't turn on the first day and it can slowly start turning (assisting spin) from day three".
England are down 0-2 in the five-game series after the draw in the series opener at Rajkot and losses in the next two games at Vishakapatnam and Mohali. The visiting team must win the game in order to have a chance to square the series at Chennai, slated to host the final match from December 16-20.
"No special preparations are being made. The World T20 and Ranji matches have happened here. We have to prepare well for an international match and we have done that", the source added; dismissing the news reports that instructions have been received from team management with regards to the preparation of the pitch.
Another official said that "it will be good wicket" where one can expect good cricket! This will be the 24th Test match at this ground and the win-loss record in favour of the hosts is 10-7. Ironic, it may sound, England had won the last two matches they had played here - in 2006 and 2012.
England are down 0-2 in the five-game series after the draw in the series opener at Rajkot and losses in the next two games at Vishakapatnam and Mohali. The visiting team must win the game in order to have a chance to square the series at Chennai, slated to host the final match from December 16-20.
"No special preparations are being made. The World T20 and Ranji matches have happened here. We have to prepare well for an international match and we have done that", the source added; dismissing the news reports that instructions have been received from team management with regards to the preparation of the pitch.
Another official said that "it will be good wicket" where one can expect good cricket! This will be the 24th Test match at this ground and the win-loss record in favour of the hosts is 10-7. Ironic, it may sound, England had won the last two matches they had played here - in 2006 and 2012.
- Staffwriter
