IND vs ENG India and England will play their fourth Test match of the five-match series starting on Friday in Ranchi. Ben Stokes, the English captain, expressed amazement at the Ranchi pitch. Stokes claimed to have never before seen a pitch like that. Stokes anticipated that the match will be difficult for both the bat and the ball after examining the Ranchi surface.
Ben Stokes, the captain of England, expressed astonishment while seeing the Ranchi surface, where he will play India in the fourth Test starting on Friday. Stokes claimed to have never before seen a pitch like that.
The fourth Test is very important for England as it is trailing 1-2 in the series. Stokes said while talking to BBC Sports that the pitch of Ranchi is quite different where the green grass looks good from a distance, but when seen from closer, it is found that there are many cracks and it will prove to be challenging for both bowling and batting. .
What did ben stokes say
I have never seen such a pitch. I don’t have any idea so I don’t know what will happen. If you look from one side to the other, the pitch looks different, which is especially seen in India. If seen from the changing room, the pitch looks green and bouncy. But if you look closer, the pitch is quite hard and some cracks are visible.
England captain #BenStokes isn't sure how the ‘interesting’ Ranchi pitch will behave during the 4th Test.#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/CVIWc9PDZp
— Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) February 22, 2024England does not shy away from turn
England vice-captain Ollie Pope had said on Wednesday that his team is not averse to pitches that are helpful to spinners. The pitches in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Rajkot were sporting, with something available for everyone.
There will be no benefit to the toss if even the first ball spins. On the field, there would then be a bloody battle. The pitch often begins flat and then begins to break up. We batted first and won the first test. India batted first in both of their recent Test victories. A little flat pitch does not always determine the outcome if you bat first, but you will undoubtedly have the upper hand.
Read More: U19 World Cup: India vs. Australia Final Recap and Unforgettable Century
