The first match of the five-match Test series between India and England will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad from Thursday, January 25. It won't be easy for England to play against India on home soil, but in the first Test to be played in Hyderabad, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' 'baseball' can work because the pitch here suggests otherwise, namely on the Indians will not be able. Different than parking spaces.
The picture of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch in Hyderabad is going viral on social media, clearly suggesting that it could be a batting pitch. In the picture you can see the color of the pitch is completely white, it can be considered good for batting. The white pitch of Hyderabad can be good news for the English team.
However, this is the first look at the pitch and the game is scheduled to be played on January 25th. In such a situation, the color of the playing field may change in the remaining days. However, it is also possible that the curators will allow the pitch to dry in the sun, which can create a support for the spinners in the surface. But first glances have turned out to be good news for England.
We would like to inform you that the England team has reached India for the Test series which will be played from Thursday. The English team landed in Hyderabad last Sunday (January 21).
It is noteworthy that Team India's Test record in Hyderabad was very excellent, which can prove to be a big challenge for England. India has played five Tests at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad since 2010, winning four and ending in a draw.