BGT 2023: Don't Mind Having Turning Tracks: Daniel Vettori's Sly Dig at India
India lead the Test series 2-1 [AP Photos]
Australia's assistant coach, Daniel Vettori has stated that he doesn't mind having turning tracks prepared for the Border-Gavaskar series, as it tests the skills and perseverance of a batter.
In the ongoing series, India thumped Australia in the first Two tests in Nagpur and Delhi, but the Aussies bounced back in style to thrash India by 9-wickets in Indore to spice things up.
All the three matches have ended inside three days and the pitches have come under scrutiny from former players and cricket experts.
Vettori said that turning tracks challenge the batters on a different level and it brings a different dynamism into play.
Here's what Vettori said:
“I don’t mind the surfaces because I feel it’s the same for everyone. It doesn’t feel like the toss is the key ingredient… you almost know what to expect," Vettori said.
“You turn up and you can see that it’s going to be this type of wicket and you can prepare for it. I think that allows some skill to come into it, some perseverance and some fortitude around the things that you have to do," he added.
He added that even a score of 30 for a batter on these turning tracks makes a big difference.
“The batting group, hearing them talk, has started to bind to that as well. A score of 30 could be a great day. It’s how you get that 30 that makes such a difference. The challenge is in accepting it more than anything. That’s easier said than done.”
Vettori was also delighted with how the duo of Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy have complimented Nathan Lyon, who is the second highest wicket-taker in the series.
Vettori stated that these young guns don't take the pressure at all, rather they understand the process and work on it.
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