An “unbelievable seam attack and unbelievable batsmen” make India formidable but England will gain an edge in the pink ball/day test as tourists are more adept at playing in seaming conditions, batsman Zack Crowley believes.
An “unbelievable seam attack and unbelievable batsmen” make India formidable but England will gain an edge in the pink ball/day test as tourists are more adept at playing in seaming conditions, batsman Zack Crowley believes. With the series closed at 1–1, the two teams are set to take on each other in the day/night fixture starting at Mottera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
“We have grown up with situations that are trying to play the ball late under seam conditions, so you would say we would be more skillful than the Indians.”
“Maybe that’s why they’re an incredible player of spin because they grew up with it,” Crowley said.
However, the 23-year-old is well aware that the hosts are a powerful seam attack as well as skilled batsmen who enable them to handle all situations.
“They said, they have an incredible seam attack and an incredible batsman, so it won’t help us much. They’ll be more than capable,” he said referring to a line-up spearhead by the redeemable Jaspreet Bisraha and the inclusion of veteran Warhorse. Ishant Sharma and the new discovery Mohammed Siraj.
Although the pink ball swings more than the red cherry, Crowley feels that the spinner will still play a big role in the test result.
“(Pink ball) is swinging more than the red ball, doing a little bit more for the seamers. I expect a bit more seam in this game and there’s a chance for the seamers that they did in the last Test. Pair of
“It also seems a little tough so the spinners are pushing it a little bit more. The spinners still have a big role to play and I’d be surprised if they produce a full green seamer.”
The Kent batsman missed the first two Tests as he slipped on the marble floor of the Chepauk dressing room, injuring his wrist ahead of the series opener.
However, Crawley is fit to play and has also been included in the squad for the day/night test.
“I have improved a lot, batting heavily in the nets, which ensures that I am as fit as possible for this Test and there is a chance that I can be picked.”
“I was one of the first players to go out on the field, with my spikes on, and basically my feet went out from under me. To protect my head, I put my hand out and it was one of those freaks. One of the incidents was where my hand-carried all the weight, ”he recalled.
“It was a real shame to do that and miss some Test cricket. I was trying my hardest to come back for the second Test, which inspired me. Unfortunately, I didn’t do much at that time But I’m glad. Now go steady and it looks positive, “he said.
Crawley, opening for England in his 2–0 series win in Sri Lanka, is ready to take on the responsibility again, but would prefer to bat at number three.
“I will have no problem reopening. I will do whatever role I need. If I had priority, it would probably have been three, but I would have no problem opening.”
Crawley struggled against Lasith Ambuldenia in Sri Lanka. He was dismissed all four times by the left-arm spinner and was able to score only 35 runs at an average of 8.75 during the two Tests.
“It was a great learning curve. I learned that I needed to be a little quicker but I got some good balls. I still regained my game against spin so it’s important that I don’t make too much change. ” I’m just going to try. “I get better at what I do,” he said.
