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India Great's 'Technique' Jibe At England Batters As Kevin Pietersen Slams Hyderabad Pitch

The pitch of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, where the India vs England first Test is being played, has been a major talking point from Day 1 of the game. Many experts have showed dissatisfaction for the fact that the surface assisted spinners from the opening day itself. During commentary on the first day, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen criticized the nature of the pitch and said that it should not be providing the amount of turn to spinners what it offered. Sunil Gavaskar, who was also there in the commentary box with him, differed in opinion and rather pointed out at the flaw in the 'technique' of the England batters.

"We Were Surprised By...": England Star Re-Ignites Pitch Debate In Hyderabad Test

England opener Zak Crawley has reginited the pitch debate amid the ongoing first Test against India in Hyderabad. Crawley revealed that the England players were left surprised by the amount of spin that the Hyderabad track generated on Day 1 of the game. A total of 11 wickets fell on Day 1 as England were bowled out for 246 in the first innings. In response, India reached 119/1 at stumps with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring quick runs for the hosts.

India vs England: Ben Stokes In Disbelief As R Ashwin Undoes Him With Unplayable Delivery. Watch

England captain Ben Stokes, who didn't have any answer to Jasprit Bumrah's inswinging delivery in the first innings of the first Test against India, was similarly bamboozled by Ravichandran Ashwin in the second innings. Facing the ace Indian spinner, Stokes was completely beaten by Ashwin's magical delivery on Saturday. The England skipper failed to understand how Ashwin managed to beat him all ends up.

India vs England, 1st Test Day 4 Live Updates: KL Rahul Drops Sitter As Ollie Pope On Cusp Of 200 vs India

IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4, Live Updates: Ollie Pope is inching closer towards his second double-century in Test cricket. He is also getting a good support from Tom Hartley as both the batters are stitching a good partnership for seven-down England. On the other hand, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, others are eying some quick wickets, in order to give India an upper hand in the game.

Watch: Recovering From Ankle Injury, Hardik Pandya Begins Bowling Full Tilt

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has begun bowling full tilt after rehabilitation from his ankle injury, clearly indicating that he is on course for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League where he will captain Mumbai Indians. Pandya, who sustained an ankle injury during World Cup last year, was seen bowling here in a video footage shared on his Instagram. "I feel good to be back. My journey started 17 years back at this same ground," said Pandya, who was seen sending down a few deliveries while also doing some running drills and exercises.

Did Ex-Pakistan Coach Take A 'Lifeless Pitches' Dig At PCB? Internet Thinks So

Former Pakistan cricket team coach Micky Arthur took to social media to express his thoughts about the pitches being used in the ongoing India vs England as well as the Australia vs West Indies series. Arthur praised the surfaces being used and commented that Test cricket can be 'exciting' if the pitches 'slightly favours the bowlers'. “Test cricket gets so exciting to watch when you have pitches which slightly favours the bowlers instead of just flat lifeless ones!,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

"Like A Fish To Water": Ravichandran Ashwin Namedrops Rishabh Pant In Big Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting in only his fifth Test, saying the youngster has not put a foot wrong in his 76-run knock against England and has taken to the five-day format "like a fish to water". Jaiswal was unbeaten after playing 70 balls, hitting nine boundaries and three sixes on the opening day of the first Test. Along with skipper Rohit Sharma (24), he shared 80 runs for the opening stand to take India to 119 for one in their first innings in reply to England's 246.

"Do The Same Stuff...": England Great's Advice To Rahul Dravid Regarding Shubman Gill

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has raised concerns over young India batter Shubman Gill's form in Test cricket. Pietersen, who masterminded England's last Test series win in India, urged head coach Rahul Dravid to take Gill under his wing. The 43-year-old acknowledged Gill's talent, but feels that the youngster still needs to work on his game. He made the comments after Gill played a rash shot to get out on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against England.

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India Great's 'Technique' Jibe At England Batters As Kevin Pietersen Slams Hyderabad Pitch

"We Were Surprised By...": England Star Re-Ignites Pitch Debate In Hyderabad Test

India vs England: Ben Stokes In Disbelief As R Ashwin Undoes Him With Unplayable Delivery. Watch

India vs England, 1st Test Day 4 Live Updates: KL Rahul Drops Sitter As Ollie Pope On Cusp Of 200 vs India

Watch: Recovering From Ankle Injury, Hardik Pandya Begins Bowling Full Tilt

Did Ex-Pakistan Coach Take A 'Lifeless Pitches' Dig At PCB? Internet Thinks So

"Like A Fish To Water": Ravichandran Ashwin Namedrops Rishabh Pant In Big Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

"Do The Same Stuff...": England Great's Advice To Rahul Dravid Regarding Shubman Gill