NEW DELHI: Australia legend Ian Chappell opined that the pitch in Nagpur was by no methods impossible to use , and called it absolutely nothing more than a fairly common first-day Indian red-soil wicket.Chappell included that the noise around the pitch was not unforeseen, however asked Australia to stop thinking about pitches in India and just concentrate on their task.
It was by no methods impossible to play on, as Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith showed, however Australia failed to post a screening first-innings total.
The media making claims about pitch-doctoring is absolutely nothing brand-new.
Gamers need to ignore this little game otherwise it has a devastating effect on the visiting team, the former Australian captain wrote in his column for ESPNCricinfo.India faced typical pitch doctoring accusations in the build-up to the Nagpur Test.
The sound was exactly that when it comes to the pitch.
Not suddenly, it turned out to be nothing more than a fairly common first-day Indian red-soil wicket, Chappell wrote.Chappell likewise feels Australias capitulation in the very first Test versus India has exposed their frailties against spin, and said the visiting Pat Cummins-led side requires to adapt to the conditions quickly.Spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja hoodwinked Australia on a normal red-soil wicket as the visitors collapsed to their lowest total in India-- 91-- to suffer an innings defeat inside three days in Nagpur on Saturday.
The very first Test has exposed Australias weak point against good spin bowling on turning pitches.
If they can ensure this obstacle does not imply their mental capacity to cope in India is not dented, it will keep them in the series.
If they fluctuate, they are in huge problem, Chappell included.
Far excessive focus is put on how pitches are going to play and on doctoring.
Its worth remembering that both groups have to play on the very same pitch, he added.He said India currently takes pride in a strong side and has the capability to win in any conditions.
The truth is that India have actually developed into a very strong side all round the world, with an unique feel for how to win in your home, the 79-year-old wrote.Citing example of Rohit Sharmas skillful century that took India to 400 in the very first innings, he wrote: If Australia, who have a weakness against spin in India, dont adapt to conditions rapidly, they are going to suffer the exact same fate that has actually befallen other visiting sides.
Chappell further questioned the omission of off-spin all-rounder Travis Head.
The omission of Travis Head, despite his problems against great spinners, was challenging to fathom.
The choice of off-spinner Todd Murphy in his first Test after only 7 first-rate video games was brave.
Nevertheless it likewise showed terrific faith in Murphys skills, he composed.
In the end the choice Australia made, to favour economy over wicket-taking capacity, rapidly took its toll and India capitalised on bowlers tiring from a heavy workload, he included.(With inputs from PTI)